Abstract Number: 0563 • ACR Convergence 2021
Validating the FRAX Score in a US Population-Based Study of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: The FRAX tool, launched by the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre at the University of Sheffield in 2008 (https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX/), is widely used to quickly…Abstract Number: 1135 • ACR Convergence 2021
Osteoporosis Assessment and Outcomes in Candidates for Liver Transplantation in a Tertiary Center
Background/Purpose: A rapid loss of bone mass and an increase in fractures have been described in the first six months after liver transplantation. This phenomenon…Abstract Number: 1136 • ACR Convergence 2021
Risk of Osteoporosis in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Two European Prospective Cohorts
Background/Purpose: Patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) are at high risk for osteoporosis (OPO) and fragility fractures, although their exact prevalences are unknown. This might be…Abstract Number: 1139 • ACR Convergence 2021
Fracture Liaison Service Outcomes at a Southern California County Hospital Highlights Need for Health System Improvements
Background/Purpose: Osteoporosis causes significant morbidity and mortality in the elderly. Despite the benefits of treatment, < 25% of elderly patients who fracture receive treatment. A…Abstract Number: 1141 • ACR Convergence 2021
Factors Associated with Fragility Fracture in Patients with Systemic Mastocytosis: Data from an Inception Cohort in a Single Centre
Background/Purpose: Systemic Mastocytosis (SM) is a very rare disease (0,5 -1 per 10000 in adults). Most common manifestations are skin related or anaphylaxis, however almost…Abstract Number: 1144 • ACR Convergence 2021
Underestimation of the Fracture Risk by the FRAX Formula in Chronic Glucocorticoid Users: A 10-year Longitudinal Validation Study
Background/Purpose: To compare the actual fracture incidence over 10 years in a longitudinal cohort of patients using glucocorticoids (GCs) with the risk prediction from FRAX…Abstract Number: 1147 • ACR Convergence 2021
Therapeutic Inertia and Low Patient Compliance: Major Contributors to Low Treatment Rates in Patients with Osteoporosis with Clinical Vertebral Compression Fractures
Background/Purpose: Treatment rates with pharmacologic therapy after osteoporotic vertebral fracture are very low in the United States. Underlying causes of these low treatment rates are…Abstract Number: 1148 • ACR Convergence 2021
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Insufficiency Fractures of the Foot and Ankle Joint in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases
Background/Purpose: Unlike fragility fractures, high-trauma and insufficiency fractures (IF) are not classically considered osteoporotic fractures. Patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD), especially those with…Abstract Number: 1304 • ACR Convergence 2021
Increased Risk of Vertebral Fracture Among Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Background/Purpose: Increased risk of vertebral fracture (VF) has been documented in several autoimmune diseases as a result of excessive inflammatory burden and use of corticosteroids.…Abstract Number: 0103 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Association of Methotrexate, Sulfasalazine and Hydroxychloroquine Use with Incident Fractures in Postmenopausal Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Findings from the Women’s Health Initiative
Background/Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the extent to which disease modifying antirheumatic medications (DMARDs) used as part of triple therapy for treatment of…Abstract Number: 1974 • ACR Convergence 2020
Validation of a Deep Learning Based Algorithm to Diagnose Vertebral Compression Fractures
Background/Purpose: Vertebral Compression Fractures are common in patients above age 50, but are often undiagnosed. Patients with one VCF are at higher risk of other…Abstract Number: 0116 • ACR Convergence 2020
The in Vitro 3D Fracture Gap Model: A Tool for Preclinical Testing
Background/Purpose: Approximately 10% of fractures lead to significant fracture healing disorders. Of note, especially immunosuppressed patients with ongoing inflammation show difficulties in the correct course…Abstract Number: 1976 • ACR Convergence 2020
High Disease Activity Is Associated with Incident Osteoporotic Fractures Among Veterans with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a risk factor for osteoporosis and fractures yet the disease specific contributions to osteoporotic fractures (OFX) are not well understood.…Abstract Number: 0118 • ACR Convergence 2020
Indicators of Effectiveness After 6 Years of Follow-up in a Fracture Liaison Service
Background/Purpose: Data on the effectiveness of FLS in the medium and long term are needed. The objetive of this study was to analyze the indicators of…Abstract Number: 1977 • ACR Convergence 2020
Delivering Fracture Prevention Through Telemedicine: A Process Evaluation
Background/Purpose: Guidelines recommend osteoporosis screening using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in men and women at risk for osteoporosis, but screening remains low, especially in men…
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