2.3.3.1. Comparing the main symptoms and signs of the 2 groups.
morning stiffness, pain
The joint pressure pain, swollen joint count, time of morning stiffness, and visual analog scale (VAS) of the 2 groups were compared before and after treatment. As VAS, a 10-cm scale was selected, with 0 representing a completely pain-free state and 10 representing intolerably severe pain. Patients chose the corresponding scale according to their pain level, and the physician in charge chose the corresponding score.