Summary of the Levels Serially Eliminated Due to Rapidiographic and Clinincal Contraindications to Nuclear Replacement
| Level | Start | Schmorl | >50% Collapse | Irregular Endplates | Insufficient Ennulus | No Radiographic Contraindictions | % | BMI> 30 | Overall Suitable for Nuclear Replacement | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L2-3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 50 |
| L3-4 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 68.8 | 3 | 8 | 50 |
| L4-5 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 32 | 72.7 | 6 | 26 | 59.1 |
| L5-S1 | 55 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 14 | 25.5 | 2 | 12 | 21.8 |
| Totals | 117 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 32 | 59 | 50.4 | 12 | 47 | 40.2 |