From: Does digital X-ray radiogrammetry have a role in identifying patients at increased risk for joint destruction in early rheumatoid arthritis?
HBLsdc
No hand bone loss
Hand bone loss
Diff.
Radiographic progression
N(%)
p
2 years
27(24)
118(49)
0.001
5 years
43(48)
129(65)
0.008
8 years
42(52)
105(66)
0.033