Table 2 Comparison of clinical and demographical characteristics of patients with or without TMJ involvement
From: Evaluation of temporomandibular joint involvement in juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients
TMJ MRI Arthritis Findigs (+) (n: 21) | TMJ MRI Arthritis Findigs (+) (n: 20) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age at Diagnosis (y) 0–8 (Early-Onset) 8–16(Late-Onset) | 14 (66,67%) 7 (33,33%) | 4 (20.00%) 16 (80,00%) | 0,003* |
Disease Duration (y) | 3,88 ± 2,57 | 2,45 ± 01,50 | 0,037* |
JIA Subtype Oligoarticular Onset Polyarticular Onset Systemic Onset Enthesitis-Related | 3 (14,29%) 11 (52,38%) 6 (28,57%) 1 (4,76%) | 12 (60,00%) 2 (10,00%) 3 (15,00%) 3 (15,00%) | 0,006* 0,005* 0,402 0,563 |
Average Number of Involved Joints | 0,86 ± 0,36 | 0,25 ± 0,44 | 0,0001* |
Number of Involved Joints 1–4 >5 | 3 (14,29%) 18 (85,71%) | 15 (75,00%) 5 (25,00%) | 0,0001* |