Table 4.
Lumbar spine DXA results of the enrolled patients, by gender
| All patients (n=70) | Male group (n=31) | Female group (n=39) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMD1, g/cm2 | 1.12 ± 0.13 | 1.12 ± 0.13 | 1.12 ± 0.13 | 0.98 |
| T score1 | -0.60 ± 1.16 | -0.76 ± 1.18 | -0.48 ± 1.14 | 0.21 |
| Z score1 | -0.27 ± 1.15 | -0.49 ± 1.21 | -0.1 ± 1.08 | 0.15 |
| T score osteopenia2 | 15 (21.4%) | 9 (29%) | 6 (15.4%) | 0.16 |
| T score osteoporosis2 | 6 (8.6%) | 3 (9.7%) | 3 (7.7%) | 0.76 |
| Z score below the expected range2 | 6 (8.6%) | 3 (9.7%) | 3 (7.7) | 0.76 |
1
Mean ± standard deviation;
2
Number/percent; BMD – bone mineral density