Abstract Number: 1053 • ACR Convergence 2021
Temporal Trends and Geographic Variations of Premature Mortality Related to Musculoskeletal(MSK) and Connective Tissue Disorders in the United States: A 20-Year Analysis from WONDER Database
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue disorders (arthropathies, systemic connective tissue disorders, soft tissue disorders) may contribute to premature mortality likely due to associated comorbidities…Abstract Number: 1820 • ACR Convergence 2021
Efficacy of Deucravacitinib, an Oral, Selective Tyrosine Kinase 2 Inhibitor, in Musculoskeletal Manifestations of Active PsA in a Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Background/Purpose: Tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) is an intracellular kinase that mediates IL-23, IL-12, and IFNα/β signaling. Deucravacitinib is a novel, oral selective inhibitor of TYK2…Abstract Number: 2212 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis Have Abnormal Microarchitecture Despite Normal Areal Bone Mineral Density and Trabecular Bone Score by DXA
Background/Purpose: Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is characterized by abnormal bone formation that produces syndesmophytes, while paradoxically, inflammation causes increased bone resorption and skeletal fragility. Detection of…Abstract Number: 188 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Pediatric Trainee Confidence and Exposure to Rheumatology
Background/Purpose: A small number of previous studies show residents have low levels of confidence in rheumatologic and musculoskeletal (MSK) skills. The objective of this study…Abstract Number: 399 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Musculoskeletal Comorbidities after Total Knee Replacement for Osteoarthritis
Background/Purpose: For patients undergoing total knee replacement (TKR) for osteoarthritis (OA), preoperative musculoskeletal (MSK) complaints in areas beyond the index knee are common; however, the…Abstract Number: 185 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Evaluating Medical Student Confidence and Performance of the Pediatric Musculoskeletal Exam
Background/Purpose: Children commonly present with musculoskeletal complaints to primary care providers who work in a busy practice with diverse populations. Musculoskeletal complaints may result from…Abstract Number: 69 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Effect of Myostatin Inhibition on Bone Loss in Murine Osteoporosis Models
Background/Purpose: Myostatin, also called as growth differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), is a secreted member of TGF-β superfamily. Myostatin is a negative regulator of skeletal muscle mass…Abstract Number: 157 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Systematic Review of the Upper Limb Soft Tissue Comorbidities in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Background/Purpose: Soft tissue disorders affecting the upper limb are not commonly thought of as “classic” complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, the majority of…Abstract Number: 345 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Patient Experience of Musculoskeletal Imaging Tests for Investigation of Inflammatory Arthritis: A Mixed Methods Study
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging is widely used in rheumatology for diagnosis and management of arthritis. Although the technical and performance properties of MSK imaging tests…Abstract Number: 2050 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Analysis of Data Collected from Right and Left Limbs: Accounting for Dependence and Improving Statistical Efficiency in Musculoskeletal Research
Background/Purpose: Statistical techniques used in musculoskeletal research often inefficiently account for paired-limb measurements or the relationship between measurements taken from multiple sites within limbs. This…Abstract Number: 2418 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Tissue-Engineered Human Skeletal Muscle Model of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: In rheumatoid arthritis (RA) reduced muscle function clearly contributes to disability. Due to a lack of accurate in vitro RA models, the underlying mechanisms…Abstract Number: 105 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Regional Primary Care Rheumatology Networks for Patients with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases: Need for a National Approach
Background/Purpose: Regional primary care rheumatology networks of health professionals (HPs) are instituted to improve the quality of care for patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases…Abstract Number: 1341 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Immune-Related Adverse Events Due to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Systematic Literature Review
Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Immune-Related Adverse Events due to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Systematic Literature Review Background/Purpose: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) are effective treatments for advanced…Abstract Number: 1187 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Exam Curriculum for Rheumatology Fellows
Background/Purpose: The musculoskeletal exam (MSKE) is an integral part of rheumatology training, both as a diagnostic aid, and as a predictor of disease activity. Formal…Abstract Number: 2261 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Association Between Musculoskeletal Pain, Fat Mass and Fat Free Mass: Results from a Population-Based Study
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal pain has been shown to commonly occur at multiple sites. This is likely to have a greater impact on abilities to undertake activities…