Table 1 Number and percentage of fractures by skeletal site among women with and without RA
From: Rheumatoid arthritis and incident fracture in women: a case–control study
Skeletal site | Rheumatoid arthritis (cases) | Non-rheumatoid arthritis (controls) |
|---|---|---|
Face | 1 (1.2%) | 13 (0.8%) |
Skull | 0 | 2 (0.1%) |
Vertebra | 26 (31.7%) | 243 (15.6%). |
Rib | 4 (4.9%) | 64 (4.1%) |
Pelvis | 2 (2.4%) | 63 (4.0%) |
Clavical | 0 | 14 (0.9%) |
Scapula | 0 | 7 (0.5%) |
Humerus | 12 (14.6%) | 128 (8.2%) |
Forearm | 3 (3.7%) | 108 (6.9%) |
Colles’ | 6 (7.3%) | 211 (13.5%) |
Carpal bone | 1 (1.2%) | 18 (1.2%) |
Hand | 1 (1.2%) | 23 (1.5%) |
Finger | 1 (1.2%) | 36 (2.3%) |
Hip | 6 (7.3%) | 321 (20.5%) |
Upper leg | 4 (4.9%) | 25 (1.6%) |
Patella | 4 (4.9%) | 21 (1.3%) |
Lower leg | 3 (3.7%) | 85 (5.4%) |
Ankle | 4 (4.9%) | 100 (6.4%) |
Foot | 3 (3.7%) | 55 (3.5%) |
Toe | 1 (1.2%) | 26 (1.7%) |
Total | 82 (100%) | 1563 (100%) |