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Clinical characteristics of the patients included in the study
| Rheumatoid arthritis (n = 27) | Ostheoarthritis (n = 15) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 59 ± 13 | 62 ± 11 |
| Male/Female | 7/20 | 6/9 |
| Disease duration (years) | 12.5 ± 12.4 | – |
| Swollen joint counts (0–28) | 9 ± 6.3 | – |
| Tender joint counts (0–28) | 11 ± 6.7 | – |
| DAS 28 | 5.8 ± 1.1 | – |
| ESR (mm/h) | 56 ± 28.2 | 10 ± 6.4 |
| CRP (mg/L) | 44 ± 26 | 5 ± 4 |
DAS 28 Disease activity score, CRP C-reactive protein, ESR Erythrocyte sedimentation rate. The values are medians ± SD
