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Table 2 Results of bone mineral density measured by DXA postmenopausal women with Rheumatoid Arthritis (n = 127).

From: The utility of clinical decision tools for diagnosing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis

Site

% T score > -1

T < -1 to -2.5 N (%)

T < -2.5 N (%)

Valid N

Total Group N = 127

Femoral Neck

87.2

52

(42.3)

18

(14.6)

123

Lumbar Spine

90.5

45

(31.7)

12

(9.8)

123

Non Fracture Group

Femoral Neck

88.2

40

(37.4)

14

(13.1)

107

Lumbar Spine

91.1

30

(28.0)

10

(9.3)

107

Fracture group

Femoral Neck

80.0

9

(56.3)

4

(25.0)

16

Lumbar Spine

86.7

6

(37.5)

2

(12.5)

16