Table 1 Patient characteristics and results of laboratory and imaging studies *
All patients, n (%) | 18 (100%) |
|---|---|
Male, n (%) | 10 (56%) |
Female, n (%) | 8 (44%) |
Age | 63.0 ± 10.0 years |
Disease duration | 4.9 ± 4.4 years |
ESR | 25.4 ± 25.3 mm/hour |
CRP | 17.2 ± 19.6 mg/l |
CE, tender joints | 7.3 ± 5.0 |
CE, swollen joints | 5.4 ± 5.4 |
Disease activity (DAS28) | 4.6 ± 1.6 |
Ultrasonography score (US7) | 13.8 ± 9.4 |
MRI score (RAMRIS) | 14.6 ± 10.0 |