Table 5.
Summary of multivariable regression analysis
| Annual BMD change rate | Lumbar | Proximal femur | Distal forearm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisphosphonate | ↑↑↑ | ↑ | |
| Vitamin D | ↑↑ | ↑ | |
| ACPA | ↓↓ | ||
| TRACP-5b | ↓↓↓ | ||
| Homocysteine | ↓ |
↑↑↑, 3 ≦ t < 3.5 and p < 0.05
↑↑, 2.5 ≦ t < 3.0 and p < 0.05
↑, 2 ≦ t < 2.5 and p < 0.05
↓, − 2.5 ≦ t< − 2 and p < 0.05
↓↓, − 3 ≦ t < − 2.5 and p < 0.05
↓↓↓, − 3.5 ≦ t < − 3 and p < 0.05
BMD bone mineral density, ACPA anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody, TRACP-5b tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b