Table 1 Fractional anisotropy and apparent diffusion coefficient values in the all injury groups.
From: Timing of diffusion tensor imaging in the acute spinal cord injury of rats
Group | Fractional anisotropy | Apparent diffusion coefficient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 hours | 24 hours | 72 hours | 6 hours | 24 hours | 72 hours | |
Mild | 0.55 ± 0.03 | 0.47 ± 0.03 | 0.46 ± 0.02 | 1.12 ± 0.14 | 1.06 ± 0.08 | 1.08 ± 0.23 |
Moderate | 0.45 ± 0.05 | 0.39 ± 0.02 | 0.39 ± 0.03 | 0.95 ± 0.25 | 0.95 ± 0.18 | 0.98 ± 0.19 |
Severe | 0.38 ± 0.03 | 0.32 ± 0.03 | 0.31 ± 0.02 | 0.85 ± 0.19 | 0.70 ± 0.14 | 0.76 ± 0.14 |
