Abstract Number: 331 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Biologic Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug Use and the Risk of Non-Vertebral Osteoporotic Fractures in Japanese Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results from the IORRA Cohort Study
Background/Purpose: Previous U.S. and Canadian studies [1-3] have suggested that no significant associations exist between use of biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and risk of…Abstract Number: 332 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Comparison of Electronic and Manual Fracture Risk Assessment Tools in Screening US Veterans at Risk for Osteoporosis
Background/Purpose: Osteoporosis-related fractures contribute to increased morbidity and mortality in those affected and substantial economic burden to society. Effective screening for osteoporosis with fracture risk…Abstract Number: 333 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
An Assessment of Bone Health and Fracture Risk in a Bariatric Surgery Population at an Urban Medical Center
Background/Purpose: Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity.1,2 have been limited and conflicting reports as to the prevalence of osteoporosis and occurrence…Abstract Number: 334 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Predictors of Fragility Fractures in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Not on Steroids: An Observational Study
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased fracture risk, however, this is confounded by a coexisting use of steroids. This study aims…Abstract Number: 335 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
High Risk of Osteoporosis and Long Term Joint Damage in Adults with a History of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a heterogeneous group of chronic inflammatory arthritides. JIA is the most common cause of musculoskeletal disability in children, and…Abstract Number: 336 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Risk of Subsequent Osteoporotic Fractures Is Decreased in Patients Experiencing Fracture While on Denosumab
Background/Purpose: Osteoporosis is a common, progressive condition leading to increased bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture. Although osteoporosis therapy decreases fracture risk, fractures while on…Abstract Number: 337 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Denosumab Treatment for 10 Years in Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis Was Associated with Substantially Lower Fracture Incidence Relative to Their Baseline FRAX-Predicted Probability
Background/Purpose: Denosumab is approved for treating postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture. The placebo-controlled FREEDOM trial and its active-treatment Extension investigated the…Abstract Number: 338 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Abaloparatide-SC Significantly Reduces Vertebral and Nonvertebral Fractures and Increases Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Regardless of Age, BMD T-Score, or Prior Fracture at Baseline
Background/Purpose: Abaloparatide is a novel 34 amino acid peptide created to be a potent and selective activator of the PTH 1 receptor signaling pathway and…Abstract Number: 339 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Assessment of High-Resolution Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography Parameters and Markers of Bone Metabolism in Community-Dwelling Elderly with and without Vertebral Fractures – the Sao Paulo Ageing & Health Study
Background/Purpose: Bone mineral density(BMD) by dual X-ray absorptiometry(DXA) is currently standard clinical tool for predicting osteoporotic fracture. However, DXA doesn’t allow studying abnormalities that predict different…Abstract Number: 340 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Hydroxychloroquine: A Potential Treatment for Osteoporosis By Osteoclast Inhibition!
Background/Purpose: We recently showed that patients with primary Sjögren Syndrome (pSS) have significantly higher bone mineral density (BMD) in the lumbar spine and femoral neck…Abstract Number: 341 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Evaluation of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels in Rheumatologic Diseases
Background/Purpose: Previous evidence indicates an association between vitamin D deficiency and autoimmune diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D…Abstract Number: 342 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Presence of Vertebral Fractures and Disc Disease in Post Menopausal Females with Height Loss As a Possible Screening Method for Osteoporosis
Background/Purpose: The presence of non-traumatic vertebral fracture can identify a patient who has clinical osteoporosis. However, approximately 75% of vertebral fractures are asymptomatic and as many…Abstract Number: 343 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Correlation Between Metacarpal Cortical Bone Mineral Density Measured By Dual X-Ray Densitometry and Radiogrammetry on Early Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: Low bone mass at metacarpal (MC) diaphysis measured by radiogrammetry (DXR) has been described as a poor prognostic factor in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However,…Abstract Number: 344 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Is Rheumatoid Arthritis a Risk Factor for Fractures: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a known risk factor for osteoporosis. There are many factors that contribute to this increased risk, including the use of…Abstract Number: 345 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Relationship Between Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (anti-CCP) Levels and Bone Mineral Density (BMD) or Fragility Fracture in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Background/Purpose: To explore the relationship of anti-CCP levels with BMD or fragility fracture in patients with RA Methods: This is a prospective cross sectional study.…