Cell counts in patients with and without pain
| Pain group (n = 52) | Asymptomatic group (n = 22) | |
|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (95% confidence interval). | ||
| PMN, polymorphonuclear. | ||
| Per cent cells with crystals | 23.7% (19.3 to 28.0) | 24.7% (16.0 to 33.4) |
| Cell count (cells/μl) | 338.1 (225.8 to 450.3) | 215.0 (105.8 to 324.2) |
| Per cent of PMN cells | 17.5% (14.2 to 20.9) | 15.0% (9.3 to 20.6) |