Prevalence and Fracture Risk of Osteoporosis in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Multicenter Comparative Study of the FRAX and WHO Criteria

Prevalence and Fracture Risk of Osteoporosis in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Multicenter Comparative Study of the FRAX and WHO Criteria

(1) Background: We evaluated the prevalence and fracture risk of osteoporosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and compared the fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX) criteria and bone mineral density (BMD) criteria established by the World Health Organization (WHO). (2) Methods: This retro...

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Main Authors: Sang Tae Choi, Seong-Ryul Kwon, Ju-Yang Jung, Hyoun-Ah Kim, Sung-Soo Kim, Sang Hyon Kim, Ji-Min Kim, Ji-Ho Park, Chang-Hee Suh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
osteoporosis
fracture
fracture risk assessment tool
rheumatoid arthritis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/7/12/507

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