Table 3.

Baseline Characteristics of the Subjects

CTX, carboxy-terminal collagen crosslinks; BMD, bone mineral density.

^*χ² test or t-test were used where appropriate.

^†Three groups: control group vs. high risk group vs. lower risk group.

^‡Two groups: control group vs. scoliosis group.

^§Corrected height using Bjure's formula.