Table 1.
Descriptive Statistics of Measured Parameters
| Mean ± SD | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| DXA measurements | ||
| BMC (g) | 6.6 ± 1.69 | 2.96–9.68 |
| BMD (g/cm2) | 0.62 ± 0.11 | 0.36–0.80 |
| vBMD (g/cm3) | 0.13 ± 0.03 | 0.06–0.20 |
| µCT measurements | ||
| BV/TV (%) | 15.31 ± 5.05 | 7.17–25.85 |
| Tb.Th (µm) | 224 ± 44 | 160–330 |
| DA (n) | 0.44 ± 0.04 | 0.36–0.51 |
| SMI (n) | 1.83 ± 0.24 | 1.26–2.25 |
| Ct.Th (µm) | 641 ± 400 | 206–1983 |
| Ct.Curv (mm) | 33 ± 15 | 12–70 |
| Mechanical tests | ||
| Failure load (N) | 2644 ± 1012 | 651–5481 |
| Compressive stiffness (N/mm) | 3072 ± 1545 | 663–6741 |
| Work to failure (N/mm) | 1640 ± 978 | 453–4158 |
DXA = dual energy X‐ray absorptiometry; BMC = bone mineral content; BMD = bone mineral density; vBMD = volumetric bone mineral density; µCT = micro‐computed tomography; BV/TV = bone volume/tissue volume; Tb.Th = trabecular thickness; DA = degree of anisotropy; SMI = structure model index; Ct.Th = anterior cortical thickness; Ct.Curv = anterior cortical radius of curvature.