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Table 4 CT attenuation values (HUs) and the HU differences (â–³HUs) from two CT machines

From: Efficacy and confounding factors of CT attenuation value differences in distinguishing acute and old vertebral compression fractures: a retrospective study

 

HUs of acute fracture group

HUs of control group A

â–³HUs of acute fracture group

HUs of old fracture group

HUs of control group B

â–³HUs of old fracture group

CT1

190.18 ± 61.41

107.06 ± 52.57

83.11 ± 49.15

88.30 ± 49.70

64.19 ± 28.33

24.11 ± 38.83

CT2

170.97 ± 71.95

92.11 ± 47.38

78.86 ± 54.63

108.09 ± 65.20

83.82 ± 44.24

24.26 ± 41.91

P value

0.243

0.189

0.739

0.210

0.028*

0.989

  1. CT 1 Philips Brilliance 16-Slice, CT 2 Philips Brilliance 256 iCT
  2. Control group A, control group of acute fracture; Control group B, control group of old fracture
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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