Research Article

Effect of Feeding Status on Adjuvant Arthritis Severity, Cachexia, and Insulin Sensitivity in Male Lewis Rats

Table 1

Arthrogram score evaluation according to the degree of arthritic involvement for each paw.

ScoreDegree of arthritic involvement

0None
1Erythema without swelling
2Erythema + minor swelling (paw volume 1.5–1.7 ml)
3Erythema + moderate swelling (paw volume 1.8–2.3 ml)
4Erythema + severe swelling (paw volume 2.4–2.6 ml)
5Erythema + the severest swelling (paw volume >2.6 ml)