Table 1 The number of abnormal joints in gout patients under ultrasonic examination
From: Risk factors for the formation of double-contour sign and tophi in gout
Area | Total joints | Lesions | The percentage of lesions in total joints (%) | Chi-square value | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Right side | Left side | |||||
Knees | 234 | 22 (18.8%) | 16 (13.7%) | 16.2 | 19.983 | < 0.001 |
Ankles | 234 | 50 (42.7%) | 43 (36.8%) | 39.7 | 11.174 | 0.001 |
MTP 1 | 234 | 56 (47.9%) | 56 (47.9%) | 47.9 | 3.706 | 0.054 |