ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate. | ||
Patient’s age >50 years | 213/213 | 100.0% |
Bilateral aching/tenderness for one month or more of: | ||
neck or torso | 183/196 | 93.3% |
shoulders or upper arms | ||
hips or thighs | ||
ESR >40 mm/h | 158/165 | 95.7% |
Exclusion of other diagnoses | Presumed 100.0% | |
Definite: all of above | 183/196 | 93.3% |