| Variable | BMD loss in hands | BMD loss in hip | BMD loss in spine | |||
| β coefficient | p Value | β coefficient | p Value | β coefficient | p Value | |
| Postmenopausal status | −3.17 | 0.000 | – | – | – | – |
| CRP at baseline | −0.025 | 0.000 | – | – | – | – |
| ΔErosions 0–1 | −0.12 | 0.021 | −0.19 | 0.004 | – | – |
| BP use 0–1 | – | – | 2.50 | 0.011 | 4.02 | 0.000 |
BMD, bone mineral density; BP, bisphosphonates; CRP, C-reactive protein.
Data are adjusted for the significant associations derived from the univariate analyses and randomisation between the four treatment groups.