Name of Bones at which BMD is measured

Case (n = 60)

BMD level

(Z score)

(mean ± SD)

Control (n=30)

BMD level

(Z score)

(mean ± SD)

95% CI

p-value

Lumbar vertebra (L1 - L4)

−1.13 ± 1.34

0.72 ± 0.82

(−2.38; −1.31)

<0.0001

Right femoral neck

−1.18 ± 0.91

0.71 ± 0.81

(−2.29; −1.50)

<0.0001

Left femoral neck

−1.15 ± 1.07

0.88 ± 0.89

(−2.48; −1.57)

<0.0001