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Table 1 Characteristics of patients in VAS < 6 and VAS ≥ 6 groups

From: Vascular endothelial growth factor expression and their action in the synovial membranes of patients with painful knee osteoarthritis

Characteristic

VAS < 6 (n = 44)

VAS ≥ 6 (n = 58)

Age (y)

74.2 ± 1.1

72.3 ± 1.2

Male/Female, n

12/32

10/48

BMI (kg/m2)

25.5 ± 0.6

26.3 ± 0.6

Number of patients with Kellgren/Lawrence grade 2, 3, 4

3, 14, 27

0, 22, 36

VAS (cm)

3.7 ± 0.2

8.4 ± 0.2

  1. Data are mean ± standard error unless otherwise indicated
  2. BMI body mass index, VAS visual analogue pain scale
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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