Table 2.
Laboratory parameters
| Biochemical features | Patients admitted for fracture (n=62) | Outpatients (n=50) | p-value | Total population (N=112) | Reference range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 11.65±1.80 | 13.44±1.44 | <0.0001 | 12.45±1.87 | 12–16 (female); 13–18 (male) |
| Glycemia (mg/dL) | 124.39±43.52 | 114.98±36.73 | 0.2300 | 120.20±40.73 | 65–100 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 1.12±0.76 | 0.97±0.36 | 0.2038 | 1.05±0.62 | 0.55–1.10 (female); 0.70–1.30 (male) |
| Albumin (g/dL) | 2.72±0.37 | 4.12±0.35 | <0.0001 | 3.35±0.79 | 3.40–4.80 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 134.33±26.72 | 186.76±28.69 | <0.0001 | 158.79±38.37 | 110–200 |
| HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 37.72±12.28 | 60.53±16.44 | <0.0001 | 48.17±18.23 | 35–60 |
| LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 78.28±22.18 | 111.53±26.62 | <0.0001 | 93.75±29.41 | 5–160 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 123.54±40.32 | 123.06±52.10 | 0.9585 | 123.31±46.06 | 40–160 |
Notes: Data are presented as mean±SD. Variables are compared using Student’s t-test.
Abbreviations: HDL, high-density lipoprotein; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; SD, standard deviation.