Table 4 Histomorphometric analysis of tibia at the metaphysis site (secondary spongiosa) in the control and 1.5 m impacted mice

From: Experimental repetitive mild traumatic brain injury induces deficits in trabecular bone microarchitecture and strength in mice

Parameters

Control

Impacted

P-value

Mineralizing surface/mm

1.44±0.03

0.96±0.08

P=0.09

Bone formation rate (mm2×10−3 per day)

2.17±0.13

0.97±0.07

P<0.02

Mineral apposition rate (μm per day)

1.37±0.09

1.11±0.10

P=0.18

TRAP stained osteoclast surface/bone surface

9.83±0.45

11.86±0.49

P=0.30

  1. Values are mean±s.e., n=7–8.
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