Table 1 The clinical and laboratory features of patients with ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and osteoarthritis
Parameters | Ankylosing spondylitis | Rheumatoid arthritis | Gout | Osteoarthritis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No. of patients | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Age (years) | 32.6 ± 10.6 | 59.6 ± 11.6 | 62.8 ± 12.8 | 64.8 ± 8.5 |
Sex (M/F) | 9/1 | 0/10 | 10/0 | 1/9 |
ESR (mm/h) | 59.5 ± 39.7 | 32.7 ± 17.0 | 69 ± 21.3 (n = 5) | 27.5 ± 15.2 (n = 4) |
CRP (mg/dL) | 4.9 ± 4.3 | 0.5 ± 3.7 | 3.4 ± 3.7 (n = 6) | 0.1 ± 0.04 (n = 4) |