Table 4 Changes of BX parameters dependent on the existence of bone erosions
From: Psoriatic arthritis is associated with bone loss of the metacarpals
BX parameter | Without erosions (n = 33) | Erosions (n = 71) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
BHI mean (SD) | 5.90 (0.49) | 5.30 (0.60) | −10.2 % (p < 0.01) |
MCI mean (SD) | 0.601 (0.059) | 0.526 (0.063) | −12.5 % (p < 0.01) |
T-scoreMCI mean (SD) | −0.324 (1.039) | −1.722 (1.190) | 1.398 (p < 0.01) |
T mean (SD) | 2.08 (0.28) | 1.79 (0.31) | −13.9 % (p < 0.01) |
W mean (SD) | 8.03 (0.95) | 8.38 (1.09) | 4.4 (p = NS) |