Table 1.
Characteristics of Subjects with Painful Hand
| Rheumatoid Arthritis with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Painful Scleroderma Hand | Percent Difference | 95% Confidence Interval | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Subjects | 14 | 12 | −14.3% | −24.3% to +21.5% | 0.5 |
| Age* | 43.0±8.1 | 42.7±8.3 | −6.9% | −16.2% to +14.8% | 0.96 |
| Female Gender | 78.6% (11/14) | 83.3% (10/12) | +6.0% | −33.9% to +42.7% | 0.82 |
| Subjects who Completed Study | 100% (14/14) | 100% (12/12) | 0% | −24.3% to +21.5% | 0.5 |
| Pre-Procedure Baseline Hand Pain (10 cm VAS)* | 7.9±1.9 | 6.6±2.5 | −16.5% | −64.6% to +31.6% | 0.65 |
*
Mean±Standard Deviation