Research Article

Radiological Classification of Glenoid Deformity in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Table 3

The relationship between this particular classification and certain patient characteristic.

FactorsSignificant difference
(Type)
value

AgeNS

Morbidity timeNS

Use of canesIII U > II N0.002

Use of a wheelchairIII U > I (U, N)0.025, 0.0029
III U > II N0.0005

ClassIII U > I N<0.0001
III U > II N0.0003

Past history of operation
(the lower limbs)
III N > II N0.0566 (NS)
III U > II N0.0622 (NS)

ROM flexionI N > I U, III U0.0024, 0.0002
II N > I U, III U0.0247, 0.0088

ER/IRII N > III U/—0.0384/NS

Existence of cuff tearI U > I N0.0118
I U > II N0.0047

ANOVA Fisher’s PLSD test.