Table 1.

Groupings of SLICC/ACR Damage Items (SDI) according to likely association with the use of CS (highly likely, probable and possible causative role groups shown only)

CS have a causative association the SDI itemSDI itemLikert scale rating
Median (range)Mode (%)
DefiniteCataract3 (2,3)3 (69.23)
Osteoporosis3 (2,3)3 (92.31)
Avascular necrosis3 (2,3)3 (76.92)
Diabetes3 (2,3)3 (76.92)
Definite (in final consensus)Muscle atrophy or weakness2 (−2,3)2 (50.00)
ProbableAngina or coronary artery bypass2 (1,3)2 (46.15)
Myocardial infarction2 (0,3)2 (50.00)
PossibleCognitive impairment1 (−1,3)1 (42.31)
Cerebrovascular accident1 (−3,3)1 (42.31)
Claudication1 (−1,2)1 (46.15)
Osteomyelitis1 (0,3)1 (65.38)
Ruptured tendon1 (−1,3)1 (50.00)
Major Psychosis1 (−2,3)2 (30.77)