Table 1 Characteristics of patients
Osteoarthritis | Rheumatoid arthritis | |
|---|---|---|
number | 17 | 17 |
age (yr) | 68.8 ± 1.6 | 62.1 ± 3.0 |
sex (f/m) | 14/3 | 13/4 |
C-reactive protein (mg/l) | 9.4 ± 4.1 | 40.1 ± 14.6* |
erythrocyte sedimentation rate (mm) | 12.4 ± 2.6 | 41.5 ± 9.2* |
medication | ||
prednisolone (%) | N.A. | 88.0 |
daily prednisolone (mg/d) | N.A. | 4.3 ± 0.5 |
methotrexate (%) | N.A. | 35.3 |
anti-TNF therapy (%) | N.A. | 5.9 |
leflunomide (%) | N.A. | 29.4 |
cyclosporin A (%) | N.A. | 5.9 |
peripherally acting opioidergic drugs (%) | 41.2 | 35.3 |
Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (%) | 70.6 | 64.7 |