Table 1 Scoring system for arthritic index
From: Amelioration of complete Freund’s adjuvant-induced arthritis by Calotropis procera latex in rats
Lesion site | Nature of lesion | Score |
|---|---|---|
Ears | Absence of nodules | 0 |
Presence of nodules | 1 | |
Nose | Absence of swelling of connective tissue | 0 |
Presence of swelling of connective tissue | 1 | |
Tail | Absence of nodules | 0 |
Presence of nodules | 1 | |
Fore paws | Absence of inflammation | 0 |
Presence of inflammation at least in one joint | 1 | |
Hind paws | Absence of inflammation | 0 |
Slight inflammation | 1 | |
Moderate inflammation | 2 | |
Marked/severe inflammation | 3 |