Table 3.
Hip DXA results of the studied patients, by gender
| All patients (n=70) | Male group (n=31) | Female group (n=39) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMD1, g/cm2 | 1.01 (0.89-1.10) | 1.09 (0.96-1.12) | 0.92 (0.81-1.04) | 0.004 |
| T score2 | -0.269 ± 1.27 | -0.21 ± 1.33 | -0.30 ± 1.23 | 0.77 |
| Z score2 | -0.065 ± 1.27 | -0.09 ± 1.24 | -0.04 ± 1.32 | 0.87 |
| T score osteopenia3 | 15 (21.4%) | 6 (19.4%) | 9 (23.1%) | 0.70 |
| T score osteoporosis3 | 5 (7.1%) | 2 (6.5%) | 3 (7.7%) | 0.84 |
| Z score <2 SD3 | 5 (7.1%) | 2 (6.5%) | 3 (7.7%) | 0.84 |
1
Median (interquartile range);
2
Mean ± standard deviation;
3
Number/percent; BMD – bone mineral density