Radiological changes in patients with erosive rheumatoid arthritis without short metacarpals
| Hand | x Ray change | 2nd+3rd* | 4th+5th† | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Sum of the scores for the 2nd and 3rd MCP joints; †sum of the scores for the 4th and 5th MCP joints. | ||||
| Left hand | Bony erosion | 120.0 (2.4) | 75.0 (1.5) | 0.017 |
| Joint space narrowing | 81.0 (1.6) | 50.0 (1.0) | 0.038 | |
| Right hand | Bony erosion | 154.0 (3.1) | 109.0 (2.2) | 0.019 |
| Joint space narrowing | 128.0 (2.6) | 77.0 (1.5) | 0.0008 | |