Comparison of AIMS2-SF, WOMAC, x-ray and a global physician assessment in order to approach quality of life in patients suffering from osteoarthritis

Table 1 Baseline-characteristics of patients separated by sex

Sex	Mainly affected joint		N	Kellgren (Mean)	S.D.	Duration Mean	S.D.	Age	S.D.
	Hip	Knee
w	37	60	97	2.85*	0.96	11.34**	6.29	43.76**	23.58
m	78	45	123	2.55*	0.74	8.78**	5.11	49.86**	13.30
Total	115	105	220	2.68	0.85	9.90	5.79	47.17	18.75

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