Demographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics of patients evaluated with scanners 1 and 2
| Characteristics (n = 69) | Scanner 1 (n = 25) | Scanner 2 | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Results are expressed as mean (standard deviation). | |||
| VAS, visual analogue scale; NS, non-significant. | |||
| Age (years) | 58.1 (14.3) | 56.3 (14.3) | NS |
| Disease duration (months) | 68.3 (57.9) | 72.2 (60.1) | NS |
| Pain by 0–100 VAS (mm) | 30.5 (26) | 36.3 (30.3) | NS |
| Patient’s overall assessment by 0–100 VAS (mm) | 38.2 (26.1) | 38.3 (28.6) | NS |
| Tender joint count | 14 (16.1) | 9.8 (13) | NS |
| Swollen joint count | 10.9 (7.8) | 13.2 (6.3) | NS |
| Swollen joint index | 69.8 (9.7) | 72.6 (8.4) | NS |
| Health Assessment Questionnaire score (0–3) | 1 (0.7) | 0.9 (0.7) | NS |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (mm/1st h) | 28.4 (19.4) | 25.9 (14.5) | NS |
| C reactive protein (mg/l) | 15 (19) | 16 (15) | NS |