Table 2 T-scores and Z-scores of the DXA measurements in patients with different indication for spinal surgery (mean ± SD)
From: A retrospective analysis of bone mineral status in patients requiring spinal surgery
| Â | n | T-Score lumbar spine | Z-Score lumbar spine | T-Score femoral neck | Z-Score femoral neck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All patients | 144 | −1.23 (1.4) | - 0.1 (1.5) | - 1.4 (1.0) | - 0.08 (1.1) |
Indication for spinal surgery | |||||
 Lumbar spinal stenosis | 70 | −1.29 (1.73) | 0.07 (1.56) | −1.62(1.15) | −0.04 (1.08) |
 Degenerative spondylolisthesis | 35 | −1.14 (1.45) | − 0.20 (1.38) | − 1.16 (0.98) | 0.12 (1.10) |
 Herniation of lumbar disc | 31 | −0.77 (1.21) | −0.04 (1.41) | −1.06 (0.88) | 0.32 (1.38) |
 Compression fracture | 8 | −2.6 (1.3) | −1.27 (0.91) | −1.72 (1.07) | −0.13 (1.05) |