Table 1.
Comparison of hip abductor strength and radiological measurements of the GMED between the affected side and healthy side
| Affected side (mean ± SD) |
Healthy side (mean ± SD) |
P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength of hip abduction (N) | 67.8 ± 31.0 | 94.5 ± 26.1 | <0.001 |
| Cross-sectional area of GMED (mm2) | 1838 ± 494 | 2260 ± 503 | <0.001 |
| Muscle volume of GMED (cm3) |
206 ± 57 | 260 ± 61 | <0.001 |
| CT density of the GMED (HU) |
35.6 ± 10.6 | 45.5 ± 6.7 | <0.001 |
| Adjusted CT density of the GMED (mg/cm3) |
29.1 ± 10.8 | 37.3 ± 7.2 | <0.001 |
GMED gluteus medius, HU Hounsfield unit