Table 1.
The characteristics of the clinical samples used in this study
| Control | Osteoporosis patients without spinal fracture | Osteoporosis patients with spinal fracture | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Included patients (n) | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Age (years), mean (range) | 52.4 (18–77) | 68.3 (46–83) | 72.6 (57–85) |
| Sex | |||
| Male, n (%) | 19 (47.5) | 13 (32.5) | 8 (20.0) |
| Female, n (%) | 21 (52.5) | 27 (67.5) | 32 (80.0) |
| Body mass index (± SD) | 22.7 ± 3.04 | 30.5 ± 4.63 | 31. 8 ± 5.79 |
| Main diagnosis | Healthy control | Osteoporosis patients without spinal vertebral | Osteoporosis patients with spinal vertebral |
| Bone density (T-score) ± SD | 0.17 ± 0.73 | −2.48 ± 0.28 | −2.69 ± 0.76 |