Table 1.
QCT-values and the corresponding Hounsfield units according to the different vertebras
| Count | QCT-valuesa | Hounsfield units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Th 11 | 5 | 105.8 (76.7–111.9) | 114 (105.3–151.2) |
| Th 12 | 5 | 101.8 (82.9–134.7) | 119 (109.4–176.2) |
| L 1 | 18 | 115.6 (80–133) | 157.5 (95.2–176.6) |
| L 2 | 30 | 99.1 (57.6–135.2) | 134.2 (98.7–165.9) |
| L 3 | 25 | 102.3 (60.2–124) | 131.6 (93.3–164.3) |
| L 4 | 15 | 96.3 (67.8–132.4) | 107.7 (94.6–107.7) |
| All levels | 98 | 103.5 (85.9–128.9) | 131.5 (98.4–164.4) |
Values are presented as median (25–75% interquartile range)
L lumbar, Th thoracic
amg/cm3 K2HPO4