P129 Predictors of low bone mineral density in rheumatoid arthritis
Conclusion This study has shown that predictors of low BMD in the spine and hip are different and less influential than expected in this cohort with RA . As the FRAX(tm) tool only uses the femoral neck, this might underestimate the fracture risk in this population. Further work looking at individual areas i s ongoing.Disclosure M.A. Swar: None.M. Bukhari: None.
Source: Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research
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