Table 1 Demographic, clinical, and laboratory features of the rheumatoid arthritis patients
From: Value of musculoskeletal ultrasound in assessment of rheumatoid hand function
| Parameter | Mean ± SD, median (IQR) or n (%) |
|---|---|
| Demographic data | |
| Age (years) | 40.2 ± 11.7 |
| Disease duration | 6.5 (8.5) |
| Assessment of hand function | |
| Grip strength(mmHg) | 183.42 ± 48.17 |
| GAT (seconds) | 33.5 (55.5) |
| Laboratory data | |
| ESR (mm/h) | 4–74 |
| CRP (mg/dl) | 13.5 (8.75–21) |
| Anti-CCP (units) | 100 (78–167.7) |
| RF (quantitative) (units) | 86 (52–121) |
| Ultrasonographic findings | |
| Ulnar 4 MCPJs synovitis | 28 (46.7) |
| Ulnar 4 PIPJs synovitis | 20 (33.3) |
| Wrist joint synovitis | 24 (40%) |
| Ulnar 4 fingers flexors Tenosynovitis | 10 (16.7%) |
| Ulnar 4 fingers extensors tenosynovitis | 10 (16.7%) |
| APL, EPL, EPB, FPL tenosynovitis | 10 (16.7%) |
| FPL tenosynovitis | 3 (5%) |
| FCU, ECU, FCR, ECRL, and ECRB tendons tenosynovitis | 14 (23.3%) |