Table 2.
Comparison of full response rates among different treatments
| Medical Treatment at SCH | No Response | Partial response | Full Response | Odds ratio compared to NSAIDs group | 95% confidence interval | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSAIDs only (n = 18) | 6 | 10 | 2 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| DMARDs (n = 9) | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0.1–12.8 | 0.75 |
| Glucocorticoids (n = 10) | 0 | 10 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Anti-TNF (n = 5) | 0 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 1.2–121.6 | <.05 |
| Pamidronate (n = 6) | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 1.7–151.1 | <.05 |
NSAID: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; DMARD: disease modifying anti rheumatic drug; N/A: not applicable