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Bone density of total body, lumbar spine and proximal femur among the women studied
| PsA | Ps | Control | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N = 45 | N = 52 | N = 98 | ||
| Total Body | ||||
| BMC (g) | 2140 ± 282 | 2161 ± 287 | 2207 ± 304 | 0.40 |
| BMD (g/cm2) | 1.118 ± 0.09 | 1.118 ± 0.1 | 1.117 ± 0.08 | 0.99 |
| Lumbar Spine (g/cm2) | 1.058 ± 0.16 | 1.054 ± 0.13 | 1.058 ± 0.15 | 0.98 |
| Total Femur (g/cm2) | 0.934 ± 0.13 | 0.922 ± 0.13 | 0.949 ± 0.12 | 0.46 |
BMC, bone mineral content; BMD, bone mineral density; Ps, psoriasis; PsA, psoriatic arthritis.
