Table 2.
Bone geometry and volumetric mineral density of the tibial metaphysis in children with nephrotic syndrome in comparison to healthy controls (mean ± SD).
| Nephrotic syndrome | Healthy controls | P value | Adjusted p valuea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 29 | 29 | ||
| Total BMC (mg/mm) | 277.1 ± 73.2 | 252.2 ± 56.2 | 0.15 | 0.076 |
| Total vBMD (mg/cm3) | 291.6 ± 36.1 | 282.8 ± 62.3 | 0.52 | 0.45 |
| Trabecular vBMD (mg/cm3) | 261.2 ± 45.9 | 260.4 ± 57.3 | 0.95 | 0.89 |
| Total bone CSA (mm2) | 954.1 ± 234.3 | 816.5 ± 196.5 | 0.019 | 0.002 |
a
Adjusted for age, gender, ethnicity, Tanner stage, height.