People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at increased risk for osteoporosis. This study explored the relationships between compartment-specific (cortical and trabecular) bone properties in the distal radius, a common site for osteoporotic fracture, and RA-related pain, upper-limb disease activity, and hand function in adults diagnosed within the previous 8 years.Cortical and trabecular bone properties (mass, density, and apparent trabecular structure) were assessed at the 4
作者：Norma J, Macintyre；Monique E, Muller；Colin E, Webber；Jonathan D, Adachi
来源：Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada 2012 年 64卷 3期
