Table 1.
Bone morphological parameters derived from microCT analysis (mean ± SD).
| Age (month) | 3D offset (mm) | Total area (mm2) | Bone area (mm2) | Avg. cortical thickness (mm) | Polar MOI (mm4) | Tissue mineral density (mg HA/cm3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1.21 ± 0.14 | 1.51 ± 0.07 | 0.94 ± 0.04 | 0.194 ± 0.004 | 0.40 ± 0.04 | 1026 ± 11 |
| 12 | 1.33 ± 0.06 | 1.51 ± 0.10 | 0.83 ± 0.02a | 0.178 ± 0.005a | 0.36 ± 0.04 | 1038 ± 12 |
| 22 | 1.22 ± 0.25 | 1.48 ± 0.03 | 0.67 ± 0.04a,b | 0.143 ± 0.013a,b | 0.30 ± 0.02a | 98 ± 56 |
a
Different from 5-months.
b
Different from 12-months; Tukey-Kramer test; p < 0.05.