Fig. (2) (A-C) PatGA, pain and, HAQ during the first 5 years of follow-up. Group 1 is patients included between 1992 and 1999, group 2 included between 2000 and 2006. Data are reported separate for men and women, A presents the mean PatGA in the separate groups over time, B presents the mean VAS pain in the separate groups over. C presents mean HAQ in the separate groups over time. PatGA; Patient Global Assessment, HAQ; Health Assessment Questionnaire.