title: Primary generalized osteoarthritis and bone mass.
abstract: The association of OA with increased bone mass is controversial. This study measured BMD at the hip and spine and total body bone mineral (TBBM) by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, and BMD at the distal forearm by single photon absorptiometry in 20 post-menopausal women with primary generalized OA. The data were compared with those from 89 normal controls. Osteoarthritic women had significantly increased BMD at the spine (P < 0.001), distal forearm (P < 0.05) and increased TBBM (P < 0.01), but no difference was seen at the femoral neck. These differences were not explained by obesity. The influence of mobility is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Research Unit, University of Leeds.
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Hordon
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Stewart
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Troughton
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Wright
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Horsman
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015519:Bone Density; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000378:metabolism*; D012016:Reference Values; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires