SonographerObserved agreementExpected change agreementKappa value
10.880.360.82
20.900.370.85
30.970.370.95
40.830.390.72
50.930.370.92
  • Kappa value=(observed agreement–expected change agreement)/(1–expected change agreement).

  • *Entheseal thickening measured at 2 mm proximal to the bony contour (abnormality definitions: quadriceps tendon >6.1 mm, proximal and distal patellar ligament >4 mm, Achilles tendon >5.29 mm, plantar aponeurosis >4.4 mm).32