149 / 604
If the axial cortical axila destruction < 30 mm
high risk of fracture of the femur
Time from randomization (in weeks)
20
40
60
80
100
Probability of fracturing (%)
MV P< 0.05, HR 6
PPV= 23%
NPV= 97%
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
L-cort > 30 mm
L-cort < 30 mm
Van der Linden, R&O 2003, JBJS 2004