Incidence of fractures among patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionsPatients with RA are at high risk of incident overall and fragility fractures. Consideration of vertebral imaging for patients with additional OP risk factors, including RA-specific risk factors, may help with early OP diagnosis and timely intervention.

Source: Osteoporosis International - March 15, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research