Odds ratios for fractures determined by multivariate logistic regression analysis in 87 patients with RA treated by GC
| OR | 95% CI | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| History of fractures | 1.99 | 0.95–4.16 | 0.069 |
| Average GC dose (≥2 mg/day/5 y) | 3.48 | 1.19–10.21 | 0.023 |
| Only reducing GC within 5 y | 0.61 | 0.21–1.78 | 0.362 |
| Reducing GC to zero within 5 y | 0.21 | 0.07–0.65 | 0.006 |
| Bisphosphonate medication | 3.37 | 1.51–7.54 | 0.003 |
| Low BMD at thoracic vertebrae (<0.7 g/cm2) | 4.44 | 1.69–11.64 | <0.001 |
RA, rheumatoid arthritis; GC, glucocorticoid; OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; BMD, bone mineral density.