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Profiles of AIS patients with normal or reduced BMD (mean ± s.d.)
| Index | Normal BMD (12 cases) | Reduced BMD (10 cases) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs) | 14.3 ± 1.7 | 14.7 ± 1.1 |
| Height (cm) | 158.8 ± 5.7 | 156.3 ± 9.7 |
| Corrected height (cm) | 161.9 ± 5.3 | 158.9 ± 9.3 |
| Body weight (kg) | 44.5 ± 4.6 | 41.3 ± 2.9 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 16.9 ± 1.3 | 16.3 ± 1.0 |
| Risser sign | 2.0 ± 0.9 | 2.5 ± 0.9 |
| Cobb angle (°) | 46.9 ± 4.4 * | 55.2 ± 5.8 * |
*P < 0.05.
