Table 2

HRs (95% CI) for intermediate and major orthopaedic surgery by DAS28 category

 DAS28 category
Remission†LowLow-moderateHigh-moderateHigh
Intermediate surgery1.001.13 (0.60 to 2.11)1.33 (0.77 to 2.29)1.80* (1.05 to 3.11)2.59* (1.49 to 4.52)
Major surgery1.001.65 (0.97 to 2.80)2.07** (1.28 to 3.33)2.16** (1.32 to 3.52)2.48** (1.50 to 4.11)
  • *p<0.001; **p<0.05.

  • †Reference category against which other DAS28 categories are compared.

  • DAS, disease activity score.