Table 4.

Distribution of abnormal apical rotation among different disease activity groups. Data are n (%).

Disease Activity
Inactive (DAS28 ≤ 3.2)Moderately Active (3.2 < DAS28 ≤ 5.1)Very Active (DAS28 > 5.1)p
Apical rotation ≥ 9.6°18 (62.1)18 (60.0)4 (23.5)0.024
Apical rotation < 9.6°11 (37.9)12 (40.0)13 (76.5)
  • DAS28: 28-joint Disease Activity Score.