Table 1. Main causes of PtGA of >1 cm in patients with RA and in remission

CausesNo. of patients (%)
Osteoarthritis24 (43.7%)
Fibromyalgia3 (5.4%)
Soft Tissue Rheumatism9 (16.4%)
Intercurrent Process (surgery, trauma, infection ...)5 (9.1%)
Psychological disorder3 (5.4%)
Awareness of chronic disease6 (10.9%)
Comorbidity not associated5 (9.1%)