Abstract Number: 1963 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Ultrasonography Is Helpful For Optimizing The Diagnosis Of Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: 2010 ACR–EULAR criteria enable us to make diagnosis of early rheumatoid arhtiritis (RA) with no erosion revealed by X-ray. However, the criteria potentially possess…Abstract Number: 1964 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Quantitative Erosion Volume Measurement From Computed Tomography
Novel Methodology to Quantify Erosion Volume in Rheumatoid Arthritis using Computed TomographyBackground/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes two key structural changes that are visible on plain…Abstract Number: 1965 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Performance Of a Computer-Based Method To Measure Erosions In Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Longitudinal Study
Background/Purpose: To describe the methodology of a novel computer-based technique for outlining erosions on plain radiographs in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, and assess the responsiveness…Abstract Number: 1966 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Longitudinal Quantification Of Bone Erosions In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Using High-Resolution Computed Tomography
Background/Purpose: Diagnosis and monitoring of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is based on radiographs or MRI, therefore the sensitivity to detect small changes of bone…Abstract Number: 1967 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Computer-Aided and Manual Quantifications Of MRI Synovitis, Bone Edema, Erosion and Semi-Quantitative Cartilage Loss In Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Early diagnosis and early detection of therapeutic response within the so called “window of opportunity” in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are essential for superior clinical…Abstract Number: 1968 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Novel, Feasible and Reliable Method Of Radiographic Scoring Of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Radiographs of the hands and feet are used to evaluate the disease course of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with several scoring systems previously described. However,…Abstract Number: 1933 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Crowdsourcing Using The Audience Response System To Solve Medical Problems: A Pilot Study
Background/Purpose: When faced with unclear diagnostic or therapeutic uncertainties, patients often seek further clinical opinions. Similarly, when in doubt, physicians seek expert opinions to assist…Abstract Number: 1942 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Ultrasound Shows Tenosynovitis to be Frequently Present as Well As Sensitive to Change in RA Patients On Biologic Medication
Background/Purpose: Ultrasound (US) (grey scale (GS) and power Doppler (PD)) is a sensitive tool for examination of tenosynovitis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The…Abstract Number: 1944 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Ultrasound Characteristics Of Extensor Tendon Abnormalities and Peritendinous Fluid In Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is synonymous for involving synovial lined structures such as joints and tendon sheaths. Alterations in the extensor tendons overlying the metacarpophalangeal…Abstract Number: 1929 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Timing Of Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Decision Analysis
Background/Purpose: Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) reduces pain and restores mobility. However, replacement joints have limited durability and patients have to weight the benefits of having…Abstract Number: 1930 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Patients’ Response To a Sleep Question and Disease Activity In Multiple Rheumatic Conditions
Patient's Response To A Sleep Question And Disease Activity Levels In Multiple Rheumatic ConditionsBackground/Purpose: Sleep disturbances can have an impact on the quality of life…Abstract Number: 1931 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Models Of Care For Arthritis: Drivers, Facilitators and Barriers To Their Development and Implementation
Background/Purpose: Management of arthritis is a growing concern given disease prevalence and limited health care resources. In the context of a larger project investigating innovative…Abstract Number: 1932 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Shared Decision Making In Early Knee Osteoarthritis: Perspectives Of Older Adults With Overweight and Obesity and Health Care Providers
Background/Purpose: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most common form of mobility disability in the United States yet those at highest risk—older adults with overweight and…Abstract Number: 1934 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Scores On The Multidimensional Health Assessment Questionnaire (MDHAQ) For “Walk 2 Miles Or 3 Kilometers,” “Poor Sleep,” and “Participate In Recreation,” Are Higher, Indicating Poorer Status, Than Scores For 8 Activities Derived From The Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ)
Background/Purpose: The HAQ [Arthritis Rheum 1980;23:137] has been used in almost all rheumatoid arthritis (RA) clinical trials conducted over the last two decades, and provides…Abstract Number: 1935 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Validation Of The Cutaneous Dermatomyositis Disease Area and Severity Index: Characterizing Severity and Assessing Responsiveness To Clinical Change
Background/Purpose: Translational research and clinical trials necessitate validated outcome measures to reliably assess disease progression and treatment efficacy. The Cutaneous Dermatomyositis Disease Area and Severity…