Distal tibial bone and muscle geometry and biomechanical variables
| Athlete | Control | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). | |||
| BSI, Bone strength index; CSMI, cross sectional moment of inertia; CSA, cross sectional area. | |||
| Total CSA (mm2) | 363.18 (31.4) | 364.4 (43.7) | 0.76 |
| Cortical CSA (mm2) | 195.29 (32.9) | 158.05 (23.8) | 0.005 |
| Medullary cavity CSA (mm2) | 165.7 (56.5) | 206.2 (51.5) | 0.023 |
| CSMI (mm4) | 10039.82 (2105.6) | 8041.76 (2080.1) | 0.005 |
| BSI (g/cm3/mm4) | 92950.3 (30545.6) | 64912.8 (20410.5) | 0.002 |
| Total muscle CSA (mm2) | 1695.3 (428.03) | 1455.2 (227.8) | 0.033 |
| Extensor muscle CSA (mm2) | 373.8 (70.7) | 326.9 (51.4) | 0.021 |
| Flexor muscle CSA (mm2) | 419.5 (36.5) | 304 (41.6) | 0.135 |