Spearman correlations between the preoperative DTI metrics of different levels and the postoperative mJOA recovery rate at the final follow-up (1 year)
| Levels/DTI Metrics | Correlation Coefficient | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| MC level (n = 55) | ||
| MD | –0.10 | .34 |
| AD | 0.16 | .34 |
| RD | –0.12 | .62 |
| FA | 0.19 | .98 |
| Average of AC levels (n = 55) | ||
| MD | –0.19 | .16 |
| AD | 0.08 | .59 |
| RD | -0.24 | .08 |
| FA | 0.26 | .06 |
| C2 level (n = 52) | ||
| MD | –0.15 | .31 |
| AD | 0.40 | .003a |
| RD | –0.42 | .002a |
| FA | 0.51 | <.001a |
↵a Significant correlation.