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Statistical analyses were conducted to compare outcomes between patients with and without ASD.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Radiographic ASD was observed in 36.4% of the patients. No statistically significant differences in the VAS or ODI scores were identified between the ASD and non-ASD groups throughout the follow-up period. The degenerative changes observed included a decreased disc area and erosion of the facet joints, which are consistent with the increased biomechanical stress experienced post-fusion. Importantly, degeneration of the distal segments was more prevalent in patients with traumatic injuries than in those with proximal segment degeneration, which is typically reported in cohorts with degenerative diseases.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The mismatch between structural changes and symptoms indicates that ASD pathophysiology may vary between traumatic and degenerative conditions. 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