Table 2:

2 × 2 contingency table for a ruptured-versus-intact annulus as determined surgically and on imaging

Imaging AssessmentSurgical AssessmentTotals
(Criterion Standard)
Annulus RupturedaIntact Annulusb
Annulus ruptureda37941
Intact annulusb4413
Totals46854
  • a Extrusions and sequestrations.

  • b Protrusions only.