Table 1 Results of Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry
Skeletal region | Bone density at diagnosis of fracture (g/cm2) | Bone density at follow up after 5 months (g/cm2) | SDa above or below the mean for young adults at diagnosis of fracture (Z score) | SDa above or below the mean for young adults at follow up after 5 months (Z score) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spine (L1-L4) | 0.875 | 0.878 | −1.6 | −1.5 |
Femur: Total | ||||
Neck | 0.706 | 0.733 | −1.9 | −1.7 |
0.642 | 0.684 | −1.9 | −1.5 | |
Forearm | 0.638 | NAb | −0.9 | NAb |