... arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis 2008, 67:48-51.20. Tamai M, Kawakami A, Uetani M, Takao S, Arima K, Iwamoto N,Fujikawa K, Aramaki T, Kawashiri SY, Ichinose K, Kamachi M,Nakamura H, Origuchi T, Ida H, Aoyagi ... physical examination andsymptom duration was less than two years. Written informedconsent was obtained from all participants. The study wasapproved by the local Medical Ethical Committee. At inclusion,patients ... scaphoid, distal ulna and distal radius) and in feet, the inter-phalangeal (IP) joint digit 1 and metatarso-phalangeal (MTP) joint in digits 1 to 5. In addition, the radiographs were scored according...