Table 4.
Comparison of bone metabolism related indicators
| Variables | Osteoporosis group n = 77 | Control Group n = 45 | t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTX-I (pg/mL) | 555.08±28.04 | 386.66±17.56 | 36.31 | < 0.001 |
| PINP (ng/mL) | 67.52±5.94 | 34.84±3.37 | 33.83 | < 0.001 |
| OC (ug/L) | 2.85±0.39 | 14.87±2.85 | 36.53 | < 0.001 |
| iPTH (mIU/L) | 41±2.13 | 41.27±2.28 | 0.658 | 0.512 |
Note: CTX-I: cross-linked carboxy-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen, PINP: amino-terminal extended telopeptide of type I procollagen, iPTH: intact parathyroid hormone, OC: osteocalcin.