Bone Loss in Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Controlled Study - Original Investigation

Bone Loss in Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Controlled Study - Original Investigation

Osteoporosis is common in ankylosing spondylitis (AS), which is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease.The aim of this study was to assess the bone loss and the effects of disease activity on bone mineral density in patients with AS. Thirty-three (29 men ,4 women ) patients with AS were included...

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Main Authors: Nurdan Paker, Demet Tekdöş, Metin Erbil, Derya Soy, Ayşenur Bardak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2006-12-01
Series:Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi
Subjects:
Ankylosing spondylitis
osteoporosis
disease activity
Online Access:http://www.turkosteoporozdergisi.org/article_4145/Bone-Loss-In-Ankylosing-Spondylitis-A-Controlled-Study-Original-Investigation

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http://www.turkosteoporozdergisi.org/article_4145/Bone-Loss-In-Ankylosing-Spondylitis-A-Controlled-Study-Original-Investigation

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