Comparison of indexed tissue parameters (kg/m2) in each of the body segments between patients and healthy subjects
| Arm | Leg | Trunk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *p<0.05. Difference between means is documented and a negative difference indicates a loss of the indexed parameter in the patient. | |||
| FFMI=fat free mass index; BMCI=bone mineral content index; FMI=fat mass index. | |||
| FFMI (kg/m2): | |||
| Healthy subjects: mean (SE) | 0.81 (0.04) | 2.56 (0.1) | 8.31 (0.18) |
| Mean difference (95% CI) | −0.12* (−0.22 to −0.02) | −0.47* (−0.72 to −0.21) | 0.01 (−0.53 to 0.54) |
| Patients: mean (SE) | 0.69 (0.03) | 2.10 (0.07) | 8.31 (0.15) |
| BMCI (kg/m2): | |||
| Healthy subjects: mean (SE) | 0.057 (0.002) | 0.186 (0.05) | 0.254 (0.006) |
| Mean difference (95% CI) | −0.011*(−0.016 to −0.006) | −0.040* (−0.054 to −0.026) | −0.052* (−0.07 to −0.03) |
| Patients: mean (SE) | 0.046 (0.001) | 0.145 (0.004) | 0.202 (0.005) |
| FMI (kg/m2): | |||
| Healthy subjects: mean (SE) | 0.31 (0.03) | 1.23 (0.11) | 1.94 (0.17) |
| Mean difference (95% CI) | −0.02 (−0.11 to 0.06) | −0.23 (−0.48 to 0.03) | −0.03 (−0.63 to 0.56) |
| Patients: mean (SE) | 0.29 (0.02) | 1.0 (0.06) | 1.91 (0.17) |