Table 3 DXA characteristics of lumbar area in both case and control groups
variable | Control group N = 23 Mean ± SD | OI children N = 23 Mean ± SD | P-value | t-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lumbar BMD (g/cm2) | 0.60 ± 0.15 | 0.47 ± 0.10 | 0.002 | 3.00 |
Lumbar BMC (g) | 25.35 ± 10.74 | 14.76 ± 5.30 | 0.000 | 4.00 |
Lumbar BMAD (g/cm3) | 0.40 ± 0.10 | 0.31 ± 0.07 | 0.002 | 1.00 |
Lumbar BMD Z-score | -0.53 ± 0.75 | -2.27 ± 2.17 | 0.001 | 3.00 |