Increased risk of osteoporotic vertebral fracture in rheumatoid arthritis patients with new-onset cardiovascular diseases: a retrospective nationwide cohort study in Taiwan

ConclusionsThe risk of osteoporotic vertebral fracture was significantly increased in RA-CVD patients, particularly women above 40  years of age, and could be reduced by statin therapy. However, the protective effect of low-dose corticosteroids or hydroxychloroquine on osteoporotic vertebral fracture risk needs further validation.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research