Low bone mineral density predicts the formation of new syndesmophytes in patients with axial spondyloarthritis

Low bone mineral density predicts the formation of new syndesmophytes in patients with axial spondyloarthritis

Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate whether the presence of low bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) predicts formation of new syndesmophytes over 2 years. Methods One hundred and nineteen patients fulfilling the imaging arm of the Assessment of...

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Main Authors: Hyoung Rae Kim, Yeon Sik Hong, Sung-Hwan Park, Ji Hyeon Ju, Kwi Young Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
Subjects:
Axial spondyloarthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Bone mineral density
Syndesmophyte
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-018-1731-8

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