Table 1 Cross sectional area and radiological density characteristics
| Â | Affected side | Healthy side | Difference (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cross-sectional area (cm 2 ) | Â | Â | Â | Â |
A(a) plane | 14.8(4.1) | 17.9(5.5) | −17.3 | 0.06 |
B(b) plane | 18.9(5.7) | 23.6(6.4) | −19.9 | 0.001 |
C(c) plane | 13.5(4.7) | 17.4(5.1) | −22.4 | 0.005 |
Density of muscle (HU) | Â | Â | Â | Â |
A(a) plane | 32.1(10.2) | 49.3(6.9) | −34.9 | 0.002 |
B(b) plane | 28.5(5.8) | 46.5(8.1) | −38.7 | 0.001 |
C(c)plane | 31.3(8.3) | 46.2(6.8) | −32.3 | 0.001 |