Abstract G148 Lumbar spine BMAD and TBMD in neurofibromatosis type 1 children with and without scoliosis or vertebral abnormalities
NoLS BMAD (g/cm3)LS TBMD (mg/cm3)
Scoliosis40.16±0.01±10
No scoliosis190.17±0.02148.7±18
p = 0.41p = 0.04
Vertebral abnormalities120.16±0.01135.8±19
No vertebral abnormalities110.19±0.02153.9±15
p = 0.01p = 0.02

  • BMAD, bone mineral apparent density; LS, lumbar spine; TBMD, trabecular bone mineral density.