Fig. 5

Correlation analysis of radiomorphometric indices with DEXA and serum markers. Data are represented as r-values at T0 (A.) and T1 (B.). We employed the Spearman’s correlation test to evaluate possible association among continuous including serum markers (PTH Parathormone, ALP Alkaline Phosphatase, Vit D Vitamin D, Ca Calcium, P Phosphorus), radiomorphometric indices (PMI, MCW) and femoral and lumbar DEXA values. A positive r-value indicates a positive correlation, where the values of the two variables tend to increase in parallel. A negative r-value indicates a negative correlation. The closer the color of the cell is to blue or deep red, the stronger the correlation, whether it is positive or negative. Significant correlations with * p < 0.05, ** p < 0.001