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Table 3 Number of syndesmophytes at baseline and after 2 years for the total group and groups stratified for the presence or absence of low BMD

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

Group

Baseline syndesmophytes

2-year syndesmophytes

p value

Total patients (n = 119)

2.3 ± 4.8

2.7 ± 5.4

< 0.001

 Normal BMD (n = 100)

2.1 ± 4.7

2.4 ± 5.0

< 0.001

 Low BMD (n = 19)

3.0 ± 5.6

4.2 ± 7.4

< 0.001

  1. Values presented as mean ± standard deviation
  2. BMD bone mineral density
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Arthritis Research & Therapy

ISSN: 1478-6362

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