Baseline demographic data in 22 patients studied
| Variable | Median (range) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 50 (32–80) |
| Disease duration (years) | 4 (0.5–13) |
| Ritchie articular index | 6 (0–24) |
| Duration of morning stiffness (min) | 60 (0–960) |
| ESR (mm/1st h) | 24 (1–72) |
| CRP (mg/l) | 20 (6–85) |
| HAQ | 1.75 (0.5–2.875) |