Table 5. Reproducibility of compartmental surface-based cortical bone parameters.
| Parameters | CVRMS (%) | Absolute precision errors |
|---|---|---|
| Compartmental thickness | ||
| Neck and trochanter | 2.03 | 0.033 mm |
| Neck | 2.69 | 0.042 mm |
| Trochanter | 1.89 | 0.032 mm |
| Compartmental mean laminar vBMD | ||
| Neck and trochanter | 1.30 | 6.479 mg/cm3 |
| Neck | 2.19 | 10.213 mg/cm3 |
| Trochanter | 1.08 | 5.118 mg/cm3 |
CVRMS, root mean square coefficients of variation; vBMD, volumetric bone mineral density. N=22 scan-rescan pairs with repositioning (all from site C; 8 pairs from manufacturer A, 14 pairs from manufacturer B).