Clinical and serological characteristics of patients with RA and PsA
| Rheumatoid arthritis (n = 27) | Psoriatic arthritis (n = 18) | |
|---|---|---|
| *Number of patients with radiological erosions at the time of arthroscopy. | ||
| Women, No (%) | 16 (59) | 8 (44) |
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 54.1 (15.6) | 44.9 (13.1) |
| Disease duration (months), mean (SD) | 60.3 (90) | 88.6 (82.1) |
| RF+, No (%) | 19 (70) | 0 (0) |
| HLA-B27 +, No (%) | 2 (7) | 1 (6) |
| Baseline erosions*, No (%) | 12 (44) | 6 (33) |
| ESR (mm/1st h), mean (SD) | 35.8 (31.2) | 43.7 (27.5) |
| CRP (mg/l), mean (SD) | 23 (35) | 26 (29) |