Table 4

The apoptosis indexes(PARP indexes) (Mean ± SD) between the convex side and the concave side of the vertebral growth plate (%)

Locations

Upper end
Apex
Lower end

Resting zone
Convex side
2.45 ± 0.31
2.27 ± 0.39
2.67 ± 0.52

Concave side
2.56 ± 0.6
2.41 ± 0.67
2.37 ± 0.35
Proliferative & Hypertrophic zone
Convex side
31.13 ± 6.79
32.70 ± 6.45*
31.69 ± 6.36

Concave side
31.37 ± 4.26#
24.00 ± 7.24*#+
32.02 ± 6.02+

Note: * indicates statistical significant between convex side and concave side(P < 0.05);# indicates statistical significant between upper end vertebrae and apex vertebrae(P < 0.05); +indicates statistical significant between lower end vertebra and apex vertebrae(P < 0.05)

Wang et al. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2007 2:19   doi:10.1186/1749-799X-2-19