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Lateral radiographs of the spine (T5\u2013L4) were assessed for vertebral fractures using a method described by Genant. Inflammatory and biochemical markers included C-reactive protein, receptor activator of nuclear factor-\u03baB ligand, serum \u00df-CrossLaps assay for C-terminal telopeptides of type 1 collagen, and osteoprotegerin (OPG).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results.<\/jats:title><jats:p>Asymptomatic vertebral fractures occurred in 20.4% of patients with SLE. Univariate analyses of variables associated with fractures were older age, higher body mass index (BMI), lower BMD spine, lower BMD hips, higher serum C3 and C4, longer estrogen exposure, higher levels of OPG, and the use of sunscreen. Multivariate analysis showed older age (p = 0.017), higher BMI (p &lt; 0.036), and lower BMD of the spine were significantly associated with vertebral fractures in the thoracic and\/or lumbar spine (odds ratio 1.068, 1.166, 0.005; p = 0.018, p = 0.025, p = 0.003, respectively).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion.<\/jats:title><jats:p>Asymptomatic vertebral fractures occur in 20.4% of patients with SLE and 30% of these patients have normal BMD. The current method using DEXA to predict the presence of vertebral fracture has limited value and there is a need for assessment of bone quality. 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