Table 4.
Individuals with earlier and developed rheumatoid arthritis have different characteristics (RA).
| Characteristics | Initial RA (n = 80) | Recognized (n = 82) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rheumatoid element (%) | 79.7 | 88.4 | 0.38 |
| Number of swollen joints | 4.0 (0.1-8.0) | 5.0 (0.1-9.0) | 0.86 |
| C-reactive protein (mg/liter) | 5.0 (4.1-11.1) | 6.0 (4.1-27.0) | 0.77 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (mm/hour) | 25 (6-35) | 20 (8-53) | 0.05 |
| M-HAQ score | 3.9 (2.3-6.1) | 4.7 (2.8-6.7) | 0.26 |
| Pain VAS score | 0.5 (0.1-0.7) | 0.6 (0.2-2.0) | 0.26 |
| Disorder activity VAS score | 3.0 (0.1-7.0) | 3.0 (0.1-8.1) | 0.99 |