Abstract:Background. Osteoporosis (OP) and its consequences is a pivotal medical and social problem. Rheumatic diseases especially rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is considered a key factor in the development of secondary OP. At the same time, patients with RA also have traditional risk factors (RF) for OP, as well as the adverse effects of drugs on bone metabolism. Consideration of the full spectrum in each patient with RA plays an important role in the individualized assessment of the risk of OP and the rational management… Show more
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