Bone mineral density and microarchitecture among Chinese patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study with HRpQCT.

In this study, we observed alterations in bone mineral density, geometry, and microarchitecture among patients with RA compared to healthy individuals, which may impair bone strength and lead to increased risk of fractures. Both traditional risk factors for osteoporosis and RA-associated factors need to be considered in the assessment of the bone quality.