Table 1 Modified endplate score, based on the original endplate defect score [25]
From: Low occurrence of MRI spinal changes in elite climbing athletes; a cross-sectional study
Modified endplate defect score | Original endplate defect score |
|---|---|
1 | Type I—Normal endplate with no interruption |
Type II—Thinning of the endplate, no obvious break | |
Type III—Focal endplate defect with established disc marrow contact but with maintained endplate contour | |
2 | Type IV—Endplate defects < 25% of the endplate area |
3 | Type V—Endplate defects up to 50% of the endplate area |
4 | Type VI—Extensive damaged endplates up to total destruction |