Fall-related risk factors and osteoporosis in women with rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatology
H Kaz KazS Patel

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with an increased risk of osteoporotic fractures. Whilst numerous studies have demonstrated low bone density in RA, few studies have examined the risk of falling, which is another major contributor to the pathogenesis of fractures (particularly hip fractures). The aim of this study was to see if fall risk is increased in women with RA, define high-risk subgroups, and determine what proportion of women have increased risk of hip fracture due to osteoporosis and due to increased fall risk. We performed a case-control study of older women with RA (n = 103) compared with women without RA referred for open access bone densitometry (n = 203). We measured bone density using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and fall risk factors (visual acuity, ability to perform standups, and heel-toe walking). More women with RA gave a history of a previous fall compared with controls (54 vs 44%), although this was just short of being statistically significant (difference 10%, 95% CI -2 to 22). Women with RA were more likely to have abnormal heel-toe walking and inability to perform standups compared with controls (P<0.001); however, visual acuity was similar between cases and controls. Femoral neck osteoporosi...Continue Reading

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