Table 1 Mean values of the demographic, radiographic and joint mobility characteristics.
From: Flexor Hallucis Longus tendon rupture in RA-patients is associated with MTP 1 damage and pes planus
TOTAL N = 60 | FHL TENDON ABSENT N = 11 | FHL TENDON PRESENT N = 49 | PEARSON'S χ (P VALUE) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 54 | 57.6 | 53.1 | NS |
Disease duration (years) | 11.6 | 11.2 | 11.7 | NS |
JAM score MTP-1 motion (0–4) | 2.1 | 3.09 | 1.84 | 10.4 (0.034) |
SHS erosion proximal MTP 1 (0–5) | 1.0 | 2.18 | 0.74 | 12.3 (0.016) |
SHS narrowing MTP 1 (0–4) | 1.62 | 2.55 | 1.4 | 12.7 (0.013) |
Total SHS feet (0–84) | 29.7 | 47.1 | 25.6 | NS |
Pes Planus | 42 | 11/11 | 31/49 | 5.77 (0.016) |