Changes in tibial cortical dimensions and density associated with long-term locking plate fixation in goats

Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics

Table 6 Comparison of cortical density differences between operated and contralateral tibias, organized by location. Statistical significance was identified at p < 0.05 and significant associations are denoted by bolded text

Cortical Density Difference
	Operated Limbs	Contralateral Limbs	P-Value
	Mean (HU) ± St. Dev	Mean (HU) ± St. Dev	P-Value
Proximal Metaphysis	192.0 ± 148.5	88.5 ± 48.2	< 0.001
Mid-Diaphysis	253.8 ± 200.2	62.2 ± 123.9	< 0.001
Distal Metaphysis	161.1 ± 88.4	49.5 ± 25.9	< 0.001