Abstract Number: 1367 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
An Engineered Glove for the Computerised Quantification of Hand Disability in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term, progressive, and disabling autoimmune disease. The disease activity can be quantified by the Disease Activity Score 28-joint count…Abstract Number: 1215 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Characterizing Changes in the Median Nerve during Hand Grip Using Dynamic Sonographic Imaging
Background/Purpose: Sonography is used to evaluate inflammation, identify joint changes, and measure morphology; dynamic assessment of tissue movement is an additional benefit. Dynamic sonographic identification…Abstract Number: 1363 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Progression of Pain, Stiffness, Function Changes, and Ultrasound Detected Synovitis and Osteophyte Formation in Patients with Hand Osteoarthritis over Three Years
Background/Purpose: Hand osteoarthritis (HOA) is a common and frequent cause of pain. HOA is a heterogeneous group of disorders with two main subsets including non-erosive…Abstract Number: 739 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
How Effective Is the Home Exercise Program for Hands in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis: Preliminary Results from a Randomized Controlled, Single-Blind, Clinical Trial
Background/Purpose: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) represents a heterogeneous autoimmune disease characterized by fibrosis of skin and internal organs. In particular, thickening of the skin, puffy hands,…Abstract Number: 981 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effectiveness of a Six-Week Hand Osteoarthritis Program in a Primary Care Setting
Background/Purpose: Hand Osteoarthritis (hand OA) is highly prevalent among women and men aged 55 and older. It often causes pain, reduced range of motion and…Abstract Number: 2905 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Predictors of Poor Hand Function in Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) is a progressive systemic disease that can lead to variable degrees of morbidity and disability. Hand dysfunction in SSc patients [1]…Abstract Number: 2922 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Disability, Fatigue, and Their Associates in Early Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: ESOS (European Scleroderma Observational Study) was a prospective observational study of 326 patients with early diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis (dcSSc) from 50 centres. Here…Abstract Number: 161 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Rheumatoid Hand: Hand Disability and Disease Activity Correlation
Background/Purpose: To determine hand disability and articular damage in patients with Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to define their relation with musculoskeletal ultrasonography (US) findings, clinical…Abstract Number: 953 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effectiveness of a Progressive Resistence Strength Programme on Hand Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Crontrolled Trial
Background/Purpose: Hand osteoarthritis (OA) is highly prevalent, affecting 55-70% of the population over 55 years with an age-related progressive increase. The OA of interphalangeal (IF)…Abstract Number: 1497 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Panlar Consensus on Hand, Hip and Knee OA
Background/Purpose: The purpose of this Consensus is to update the PANLAR recommendations for hand, hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) based on a combination of the…Abstract Number: 2545 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Psychometric Testing of the Valued Life Activities Questionnaire in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis in the UK: Rasch Analysis
Background/Purpose: Developed in the USA, the Valued Life Activities Scale (VLAs) measures participation in daily activities. We have linguistically and culturally adopted the VLAs 33…Abstract Number: 2715 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Reliability and Validity of the Duruöz Hand Index in an Argentinian Population with Scleroderma
Background/Purpose: The Duruöz Hand Index (DIH) is a reliable tool for the evaluation of hand´s function in patients with scleroderma. The aim of our study…Abstract Number: 2332 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Use of Wrist Hand Orthoses during Hand Function Skills and Functional Tasks By Adults with and without Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose : To determine changes in muscle activation in the upper extremity using electromyography (EMG) when static and dynamic orthoses are worn by adults with and…Abstract Number: 1287 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Patient Perspective of the Main Health Concerns and Needs of Living with Hand Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: Hand OA (HOA) is associated with substantial pain, joint stiffness, functional impairment and disability, and cosmetic concerns. Data regarding patients’ perspective on living with…Abstract Number: 981 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Effect of Compression Gloves in Hand Osteoarthritis: A Pre-Post-Test Trial
Background/Purpose: Compression gloves are used in Hand Osteoarthritis (HOA) to reduce pain (day and/or night), stiffness and improve hand function. A systematic review identified only…