Abstract Number: 2134 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Responsiveness and Predictive Ability Of The Knee Society Scale (KSS) Score
Background/Purpose: The KSS questionnaire has previously been shown to have face, content and construct validity and test-retest reliability. Our objective was to assess the Responsiveness and Predictive…Abstract Number: 2115 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Social Networks and Hip Replacement Outcomes In Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: Social isolation is an independent risk factor for poor health outcomes. It is unknown if the degree of social isolation differs between RA and…Abstract Number: 2116 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Diabetes: A Risk Factor For Poor Function Outcome After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Background/Purpose: Previous studies have not provided any conclusive evidence whether patients with diabetes have worse patient-reported outcomes after joint replacement than patients without diabetes. Our objective…Abstract Number: 1910 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Validation Of The Mayo Hip Questionnaire: Validity and Sensitivity To Change
Background/Purpose: Mayo Hip questionnaire has previously been shown to have face, content and test-retest reliability. Our objective was to assess the validity and responsiveness of the…Abstract Number: 2258 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Risk Factors for Total Joint Replacement in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients with Avascular Necrosis
Background/Purpose: Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a common manifestation in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and is associated with significant morbidity. A number of studies…Abstract Number: 250 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Incident and Worsening Cartilage Damage in the Lateral Compartment and Multiple Subregions Worsening in the Medial Compartment Increase the Risk for Knee Replacement – Data From the Osteoarthritis Initiative
Background/Purpose: Knee joint replacement (KR) is a cost-effective procedure with good long-term outcomes. However, at present there is no clear consensus on indications for KR.…