FRI0116 Hypermobility in sistemic lupus erythematosus. (1st June 2001)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Guma, M; Olive, A; Forcada, J; Duró, JC; Roca, J; Holgado, S; Casado, E; Tena, X
• Is Part Of: Annals of the rheumatic diseases. Volume 60(2001)Supplement 1
• Page Start: A63
• Page End: A63
• Publication Date: 2001-06-01
• Subjects: Rheumatism -- Periodicals; 616.723005
• DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2001.151
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-4967

Abstract

Abstract : Background: Objectives: To investigate hypermobility in patients in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods: Setting: University Hospital; 80 patients with SLE (1999 ACR criteria), 90% females and 10% males, mean age 44 ± 16, who regularly attended a specialist SLE clinic were examined. Control group was composed of 280 patients attending a general practitioner office, 70% females and 30% males, mean age 46 ± 19. Joint laxity was measured according to Carter and Beighton criteria (total score 4 or more). A regression analysis was performed (SAS statistical package). Results: Forty-eight% or patients with SLE and 12% of the control group were hypermobile. Regression analysis showed that after adjustment for the age and sex, patients with SLE were more hypermobile (Odds Ratio:5). Neither the clinical and analytical profile nor the use of corticosteroids was related to hipermobility. Conclusion: Patients with SLE are more hypermobile that control group. No clinical or analytical profile is related. Steroids are not related to the presence of hypermobility in patients with SLE.