Apparent diffusion coefficient and fractional anisotropy in spinal cord: Age and cervical spondylosis–related changes

To present the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and fractional anisotropy (FA) change with age in the normal spinal cord and in cervical spondylosis.

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