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Table 4 Z-Score sensitivity and specificity based on computer-aided joint space analysis dependent on onset of erosions

From: Joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis: assessment of a new scoring method

Z-Score

Sensitivity (%)

Specificity (%)

Metacarpal-phalangeal joint

  

   Thumb

73.2

51.7

   Index finger

87.9

55.2

   Middle finger

75.8

55.2

   Ring finger

70.1

51.7

   Little finger

77.1

51.7

   Total

85.4

55.2

Proximal-interphalangeal joint

  

   Index finger

74.5

44.8

   Middle finger

70.7

58.6

   Ring finger

69.4

58.6

   Little finger

63.1

51.7

   Total

67.5

51.7

Distal-interphalangeal joint

  

   Index finger

58.6

41.4

   Middle finger

53.5

48.3

   Ring finger

62.4

41.4

   Little finger

51.0

48.3

   Total

53.5

37.9