Abstract Number: 0242 • ACR Convergence 2022
Neural Networks for Distinguishing Rheumatoid Arthritis from Psoriatic Arthritis by Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Background/Purpose: To evaluate (i) whether neural networks can distinguish seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA+), seronegative RA (RA-), and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) using MRI data based on…Abstract Number: 0478 • ACR Convergence 2021
Identification of Clinical Phenotypes of Hand Osteoarthritis Using Hierarchical Clustering Method
Background/Purpose: Hand osteoarthritis (OA) is an heterogenous disease in terms of risk factors, localization and severity. This heterogeneity also applies to the clinical presentation and…Abstract Number: 0940 • ACR Convergence 2021
Overactivation of the Kinase IKK2 Causes a Hand Osteoarthritis-Like Phenotype in Mice
Background/Purpose: Hand osteoarthritis (OA) presents the highest prevalence among rheumatic diseases. Synovitis is a defining feature in hand OA that has been associated with radiographic…Abstract Number: 1118 • ACR Convergence 2021
The Association of Hand OA with Paid an Unpaid Work Impairment and Related Costs: The Hand Osteoarthritis in Secondary Care Cohort
Background/Purpose: Rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) can cause impairment at paid and unpaid work and contributes to societal burden and costs. However, data on this topic…Abstract Number: 1119 • ACR Convergence 2021
Systematic Review of Non-surgical Therapies for Hand Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: This systematic review evaluated all published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies in patients with hand osteoarthritis (HOA).Methods: The following electronic…Abstract Number: 1198 • ACR Convergence 2021
Ultrasonography of the Median Nerve in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Under Suspicion of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve compression syndrome and a common extra-articular manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Different causes of CTS…Abstract Number: 1387 • ACR Convergence 2021
Macrovascular Dysfunction and Its Clinical Implication in Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: Microvascular dysfunction is a key and determining feature of scleroderma (SSc). But contrary to earlier belief there is emerging evidence to suggest co-occurrence of…Abstract Number: 1104 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Disability Associated with Hand Osteoarthritis Is Substantial in a Cohort of Post-menopausal Women : The QUALYOR Study
Background/Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent disease, affecting more than 400 millions individuals around the world. Hand osteoarthritis (HOA) is the most frequent form…Abstract Number: 1394 • ACR Convergence 2020
Pathway to Systemic Sclerosis: Concerning Patients’ Experiences During the Diagnostic Process
Background/Purpose: Receiving a diagnosis of systemic sclerosis (SSc) can be straightforward process for some, whereas others have a circuitous route. Given that complications can often…Abstract Number: 1484 • ACR Convergence 2020
Efficacy of Tocilizumab in Patients with Hand Osteoarthritis: Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Multicenter Trial
Background/Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of tocilizumab, an antibody against interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R), in patients with hand osteoarthritis.Methods: This was a multicenter, 12-week, randomized, double-blind,…Abstract Number: 1546 • ACR Convergence 2020
Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Radiography of the Fingers’ Joints of Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: Ultrasound (US), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and conventional radiography are the leading imaging modalities for musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment in PsA. However, little is reported…Abstract Number: 1548 • ACR Convergence 2020
Blood Pressure, BMI and Sex Affect Optical Spectral Transmission Imaging Measurements of the Hands
Background/Purpose: Optical spectral transmission imaging (OST) is a new imaging method designed to measure inflammation in the hands of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. The device…Abstract Number: 1557 • ACR Convergence 2020
Lymphatics as a Biomarker of Joint Physiology: Near-Infrared Imaging of Indocyanine Green Identifies Novel Routes of Lymphatic Drainage from Metacarpophalangeal Joints in Healthy Human Hands
Background/Purpose: In our previous work, we discovered that patients with active hand RA have reduced lymphatic drainage of indocyanine green (ICG) from the web spaces…Abstract Number: 1927 • ACR Convergence 2020
Ultrasonographic Halo Score as a Marker for Diagnosis and Monitoring of Disease Activity in GCA
Background/Purpose: EULAR recommendations highlights ultrasound (US) as the first line imaging investigation for giant cell arteritis (GCA). Traditionally, the halo sign and compression sign have…Abstract Number: 0337 • ACR Convergence 2020
Similar Impact of Psoriatic Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis on Objective and Subjective Parameters of Hand Function
Background/Purpose: To compare the impact of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on objective and subjective parameters of hand function.Methods: Hand function was assessed…
