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Comparison of BMD Between Complete Lesion and Incomplete Lesion Groups
| Injury Severity | DF BMD (g/cm2) | PT BMD (g/cm2) | Femoral Neck BMD (g/cm2) | Total Hip BMD (g/cm2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete (n=20) | 0.856±0.144 | 0.835±0.141 | 0.781±0.122 | 0.926±0.151 |
| Incomplete (n=16) | 0.759±0.157 | 0.757±0.175 | 0.709±0.088 | 0.877±0.145 |
| t | 1.933 | 1.469 | 1.996 | 0.988 |
| P | 0.062 | 0.151 | 0.054 | 0.330 |
Abbreviations: DF, distal femur; PT, proximal tibia; BMD, bone mineral density.
