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Table 1 Correlation of radiographic indices with T-Scores at different locatios

From: Are radiographic indices reliable indicators for quantitative bone mineral density and vitamin D status after femoral neck fractures? A retrospective study in 112 elderly patients

  

T-Score (total hip)

T-Score (femoral neck)

T-Score (spine)

Cortical index (ap)

correlation (rho r)

0.495

0.408

0.252

significance (p)

<0.001

0.004

0.010

Cortical index (lat)

correlation (rho r)

0.589

0.405

0.299

significance (p)

<0.001

0.005

0.002

Calcar-to-Canal ratio

correlation (rho r)

−0,292

−0.095

−0.075

significance (p)

0.117

0.631

0.590

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