Relationships of the stand-up time to falls and fractures in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: Results from the CHIKARA study.
Masahiro TadaYutaro YamadaKoji MandaiNoriaki HidakaPublished in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2020)
Sarcopenia and skeletal muscle mass were not adequate indicators of muscle functions in RA patients. Analyzing muscle functions is helpful to predict falls and fractures. Patients with extended stabilizing times should recognize the increased risk of falls and fractures.