Table 1 Baseline clinical characteristics of the subjects for gene expression analysis
Variables | AIS patients (n = 45) | LDH controls (n = 30) |
|---|---|---|
Age (yrs) | 15.4 ± 2.7 | 15.8 ± 4.2 |
Body mass index (kg/m2) | 18.6 ± 1.5 | 19.8 ± 4.5 |
Bone mineral density (g/cm2) | 0.84 ± 0.10 | NA |
Cobb angle (°) | 49.3 ± 5.4 | NA |