Table 3

 Comparative study results

Under 40Over 40
Results are shown as median (SD).
*p<0.05.
Number of patients18296
Number of bones affected*5.5 (5.7)*3.1 (3)
Alkaline phosphates (IU/l)*555.6 (566.3)*377 (493)
Coutris’ extension index*12.8 (10.5)*8.7 (6.5)
Renier’s activity index35.9 (31.9)35.2 (46.3)