Patient-reported pain/discomfort during the ultrasound-guided synovial biopsy as documented on a five-point Likert scale
| None | Mild discomfort | Moderate discomfort | Mild pain | Severe pain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All biopsies | 72 (77.7) | 14 (15.1) | 6 (6.5) | 1 (1.1) | 0 (0) |
| Small joints | 18 (81.8) | 1 (4.5) | 3 (13.6) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Medium joints | 35 (87.5) | 4 (10) | 0 (0) | 1 (2.5) | 0 (0) |
| Large joints | 19 (61.3) | 9 (29) | 3 (9.7) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Percentages in each group are noted in brackets.