Patient characteristics. Values are mean (SD).
| Variables | Baseline, 2 Yrs Prior to Anti-TNF |
|---|---|
| Age, yrs, n = 50 | 50.1 (12.06) |
| Disease duration, yrs, n = 34 | 10.1 (8.39) |
| Steinbrocker | 15.4 (21.63) |
| Ratingen | 13.2 (25.23) |
| Modified Sharp | 26.3 (39.05) |
| Sharp/van der Heijde | 26.8 (38.25) |
Anti-TNF: antitumor necrosis factor.