Secondary osteoporosis. Fractures in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Volume: 17, Issue: 9, Pages: 1429
Published: Sep 1, 2007
Abstract
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at increased risk for developing osteoporosis and fractures compared to controls. This risk is further increased since a majority of patients with RA also receive concomitant corticosteroids, which have been shown to induce osteoporosis and increase the risk of fractures. Currently, low bone mineral density, older age, corticosteroid use, history of prior fracture, and high disease activity are...
Paper Details
Title
Secondary osteoporosis. Fractures in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Published Date
Sep 1, 2007
Volume
17
Issue
9
Pages
1429
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