Rheumatology
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To evaluate volumetric BMD (vBMD), microarchitecture and strength and vertebral fractures (VFs) in primary SS (pSS). ⋯ This study was the first to assess bone microarchitecture in pSS and demonstrated that cortical deterioration is the most important abnormality observed in pSS patients with VFs. This novel finding shows that this compartment contributes to vertebral fragility, suggesting that this non-invasive evaluation may be useful in the clinical practice.