Distal radius and tibia bone microarchitecture impairment in female patients with diffuse systemic sclerosis

ConclusionBone microarchitecture in patients with dSSc, analyzed through HR-pQCT, showed impairment of trabecular and cortical bone at distal radius and tibia. Variables associated with hand involvement (acroosteolysis, quality of life-grip strength, and ROM) and disease duration may be considered prognostic factors of this bone impairment.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research