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Multivariable linear regression analysis assessing AS as an independent predictor of areal BMD
| βa | 95 % confidence interval | p value | Adjusted R 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1–L4 spine | –0.02 | –0.10 to 0.06 | 0.656 | 0.097 |
| Total hip | –0.11 | –0.17 to –0.05 | 0.000 | 0.223 |
| Femoral neck | –0.09 | –0.15 to –0.37 | 0.001 | 0.242 |
| Distal 1/3 radius | 0.01 | –0.03 to 0.04 | 0.926 | 0.316 |
| Ultradistal radius | –0.02 | –0.05 to 0.02 | 0.421 | 0.316 |
aMultivariable models adjusted for age and sex
AS ankylosing spondylitis, BMD bone mineral density
