Association analysed by generalised estimated equations of Verbruggen–Veijs anatomical phases and ultrasound inflammatory signs in IPJ of 55 patients with HOA
| Synovial thickeninga | Effusiona | PDSa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| S | 4.7 (2.5 to 8.8) | 3.7 (2.3 to 5.8) | 1.4 (0.7 to 2.8) |
| J | 10.6 (4.2 to 26.8) | 5.9 (2.7 to 12.7) | 3.1 (1.0 to 9.6) |
| E | 7.1 (1.5 to 34.1) | 2.8 (0.8 to 9.7) | 5.3 (1.3 to 20.5) |
| R | 4.6 (1.8 to 11.9) | 8.8 (4.4 to 17.6) | 2.1 (0.8 to 6.1) |
aDepicted are OR (95% CI), adjusted for age, gender and body mass index.
HOA, hand osteoarthritis; IPJ, interphalangeal joint; PDS, power Doppler signal.