Table 3 Comparison of HAQ, strength, dexterity, radiography and ultrasound scores between groups
Control | HOA | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
HAQ-DI a | 0,22 ± 0,21 | 0,35 ± 0,36 | 0,332 |
AUSCAN-PFa | 8,55 ± 8,99 | 13,95 ± 11,11 | 0,111 |
Hand strength measurements, kga | |||
Grip | 23,55 ± 6,63 | 21,66 ± 5,86 | 0,581 |
Lateral pinch | 6,54 ± 1,25 | 6,10 ± 1,56 | 0,186 |
Tip to tip pinch | 4,64 ± 1,47 | 4,43 ± 1,22 | 0,786 |
Three point pinch | 5,95 ± 1,64 | 5,45 ± 1,54 | 0,549 |
Purdue peg board dexterity scoresa | |||
No. of pins inserted in 30 s | 11,90 ± 1,74 | 11,29 ± 1,49 | 0,139 |
No. of parts assembled in 1 min | 5,79 ± 1,01 | 6,17 ± 1,73 | 0,824 |
Ultrasound scoresb | |||
Total OP score per hand | 1,00 (0,00-6,00) | 7,00 (0,00–17,00) | < 0,001 |
Joint with OP count | 1,00 (0,00-5,00) | 5,00 (0,00-8,00) | < 0,001 |
Greatest OP score in single joint | 1,00 (0,00-2,00) | 2,00 (0,00-3,00) | < 0,001 |
Radiography scoresb | |||
Total OP score per hand | 0,00 (0,00-4,00) | 3,00 (0,00–12,00) | < 0,001 |
Joint with OP count | 0,00 (0,00-4,00) | 3,00 (0,00-8,00) | < 0,001 |
Greatest OP score in single joint | 0,00 (0,00-1,00) | 1,00 (0,00-3,00) | < 0,001 |