Abstract Number: 1095 • ACR Convergence 2021
Improved Arthrocentesis and Fluid Yield of the Non-Effusive Knee Using Pneumatic Compression
Background/Purpose: Arthrocentesis is critical for diagnosis and therapy of joint disease; however, it is very difficult to obtain diagnostic fluid from an arthritic but clinically…Abstract Number: 1305 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Quality Improvement in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Arthrocentesis in the Flexed Knee Using Pneumatic Compression of the Suprapatellar Bursa
Background/Purpose: Arthrocentesis is an essential procedure in diagnosing inflammatory and septic arthritis and is a basic procedure for intra-articular therapy, including therapeutic arthrocentesis and intra-articular…Abstract Number: 2119 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Impact of Day of Admission and Time to Diagnostic Arthrocentesis on Mortality and Other Outcomes in Septic Arthritis: A Nationwide Analysis
Background/Purpose: Multiple studies have been done assessing the “weekend effect” and outcomes for hospitalized patients 1,2,3,4, however, there is no data evaluating the outcome of…Abstract Number: 192 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Impact of Case-Based Simulation Training on the Confidence and Knowledge of Medical Residents to Perform Rheumatologic Procedures
Background/Purpose: Simulation training is now widely used in various residency programs, especially in the field of critical care, to train and prepare residents for real…Abstract Number: 424 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Occult Extractable Synovial Fluid in Inflammatory and Non-Inflammatory Arthritis of the Knee
Background/Purpose: We hypothesized that mechanical compression of the knee in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) would mobilize occult extractable fluid and improve arthrocentesis success.Methods:…Abstract Number: 858 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Measuring Cognitive Load during Arthrocentesis Training: Our Initial Experience
Background/Purpose: Cognitive load theory is increasingly recognized as a meaningful construct in medical education and considers learning to be limited by availability of working memory.…Abstract Number: 309 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Compression Assisted Arthrocentesis and Intraarticular Injection
Background/Purpose: We hypothesized that compression assisted arthrocentesis of the knee would improve arthrocentesis fluid yields and intraarticular injection outcomes.Methods: We performed conventional arthrocentesis on 215…Abstract Number: 310 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comparison of Flexed and Extended Knee Arthrocentesis and the Role of Constant Compression
Background/Purpose: The objective of this study was to determine whether extended versus flexed knee position is superior for arthrocentesis. Methods: 55 clinically effusive knees with…Abstract Number: 153 • 2017 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Training pediatric rheumatology fellows intra-articular injection techniques and skills using a cadaver based musculoskeletal curriculum
Background/Purpose: Intra-articular injections are important to treat children with arthritis. Practice differences, comfort levels, and reimbursement can decrease fellow exposure to this skill. The purpose…Abstract Number: 180 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Ultrasound Quantification of Fluid Shifts in the Knees of Arthritis Patients before and after Inflation of a Pneumatic Compressive Device
Background/Purpose: Published studies indicate clinicians may miss the intrasynovial knee space during therapeutic injections in excess of 30% of attempts using landmark guided techniques due…Abstract Number: 1181 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Ambulatory Rheumatology Curriculum: Effect of Fellow Teaching Multimodal Simulation Curriculum Enhancement
Background/Purpose: Internal medicine (IM) trainees should be proficient in rheumatologic knowledge and skills. Our prior data show that a curriculum including an attending-led multimodal simulation…Abstract Number: 2226 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Enhancing Medicine Trainees’ Exposure to Common Musculoskeletal Disorders through a Primary Care Musculoskeletal Clinic
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are common in primary care (PC), however many of these problems are referred to specialty clinics for evaluation and management. High…Abstract Number: 1118 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Olecranon Bursitis Is Often Hemorrhagic and Responds to Steroid Injections
Background/Purpose . Olecranon bursitis is a common presentation to an outpatient rheumatology practice. The differential diagnosis includes crystalline bursitis (gout and pseudogout), inflammatory bursitis due…Abstract Number: 965 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The “Mini-Residency” In Musculoskeletal Care: An Efficient and Effective Mixed Method Model For Continuing Professional Education
Background/Purpose: The societal burden of musculoskeletal (MSK) disease is amplified by the limited number of subspecialists. Developing knowledge and skills of primary providers is projected…Abstract Number: 2587 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Practice Makes Perfect: Assessment of Proficiency of Rheumatology Fellows in Specific Joint Procedural Skills
Background/Purpose: Rheumatology training programs require fellows to be proficient in joint procedural skills as a requirement for graduation. However, specific procedures required to attain proficiency…