Table 3.
Comparison of variables among Achilles and plantar spurs at least score 2 vs. score 0 or 1.
| Variables* | Achilles andplantar spur (at least score 2)(n = 40) | Achilles and plantar spur (score 0 or 1)(n = 40) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years (mean ± SD) | 63.6 ± 11.1 | 55.3 ± 17.4 | 0.01 |
| Male | 26 (65) | 37 (92.5) | 0.003 |
| Disease duration, years (med, IQR) | 5 (5) | 4.3 (4.5) | 0.2 |
| Duration between the gout diagnosis and spur, years (median, IQR) | 4.4 (6) | 3.6 (6.4) | 0.86 |
| Uric asid level before the radiograph (mg/dL) (mean ± SD) | 7.9 ± 1.7 | 8.7 ± 1.6 | 0.02 |
| BMI (kg/m2)(mean ± SD) | 29 ± 4 | 28.1 ± 3.8 | 0.35 |
| BMI ≥ 30 | 12 (35.3) | 11 (32.4) | 0.65 |
| Existence metabolic comorbidity | 30 (75) | 20 (50) | 0.02 |
| - Hypertension | 26 (65) | 14 (35) | 0.007 |
| - Diabetes mellitus | 9 (22.5) | 4 (10) | 0.13 |
| - Dislipidemia | 2 (5) | 6 (15) | 0.13 |
| - Cardiovascular disease | 7 (17.5) | 15 (37.5) | 0.05 |
| - Chronic renal disease | 5 (12.5) | 3 (7.5) | 0.45 |