Table 3.
Variable | Number of subjects | BMC z-score* | BMD z-score* |
---|---|---|---|
Presence of seizures | |||
Yes | 32 | -2.4 ± 1.0** | -2.0 ± 1.1 |
No | 17 | -1.8 ± 0.9 | -1.3 ± 1.2 |
Ever used anticonvulsants | |||
Yes | 34 | -2.4 ± 0.9† | -2.1 ± 1.0† |
No | 15 | -1.5 ± 0.9 | -1.0 ± 1.3 |
Currently using anticonvulsants | |||
Yes | 25 | -2.2 ± 1.2 | -1.8 ± 1.3 |
No | 24 | -2.1 ± 0.8 | -1.6 ± 1.1 |
Presence of scoliosis | |||
Yes | 31 | -2.4 ± 1.0 | -2.0 ± 1.1** |
No | 18 | -1.8 ± 1.0 | -1.3 ± 1.3 |
Ever walked | |||
Yes | 42 | -2.2 ± 1.0 | -1.9 ± 1.0 |
No | 7 | -1.9 ± 1.2 | -0.6 ± 1.5 |
Currently walks without assistance | |||
Yes | 37 | -2.2 ± 0.9 | -1.9 ± 1.0 |
No | 12 | -2.2 ± 1.3 | -1.2 ± 1.7 |
Occurrence of skeletal fractures | |||
Yes | 13 | -3.0 ± 0.9‡ | -2.6 ± 1.0† |
No | 36 | -1.8 ± 0.9 | -1.4 ± 1.1 |
Values expressed as mean ± SD
P<0.05
P<0.01
P<0.001