Distribution of MDA components among patients fulfilling and not fulfilling the MDA criteria. Values are n (%) unless otherwise specified.
| Characteristics | MDA, n = 41 | No MDA, n = 42 | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≥ 2 swollen joint count | 2 (4.9) | 18 (43) | < 0.0001 |
| Fulfilling SJC criteria | 39 (95) | 24 (57) | < 0.0001 |
| Fulfilling TJC criteria | 40 (97.6) | 15 (35.7) | < 0.0001 |
| Fulfilling skin criteria, PASI and BSA | 21 (51) | 15 (36) | 0.154 |
| Fulfilling pain score criteria | 23 (56) | 1 (2.4) | < 0.0001 |
| Fulfilling disease activity criteria | 34 (83) | 7 (17) | < 0.0001 |
| Fulfilling HAQ criteria | 39 (95) | 30 (71) | 0.004 |
| Fulfilling enthesitis criteria | 41 (100) | 34 (81) | 0.003 |
MDA: minimal disease activity; SJC: swollen joint count; TJC: tender joint count; PASI: Psoriasis Area and Severity Index; BSA: body surface area; HAQ: Health Assessment Questionnaire.