Table 3

Percentage of laminae in which lamina screw placement was considered feasible in New Zealand European and Māori patients.

CohortOD Right >5.5 mmOD Left >5.5 mmID Right
>3.5 mm
ID Left
>3.5 mm
New Zealand European77%80%49%50%
Māori86%89%57%71%
P value0.1360.1400.340 0.007
  • Abbreviations: ID, inner diameter; OD, outer diameter.

  • Note: Proportions were compared using the z test for proportions. Significant P values appear in bold type.