Abstracts tagged "Musculoskeletal Examination"

Abstract Number: 2183 • ACR Convergence 2025
Bridging the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Training Gap: Analysis of Confidence, Competency, and Clinical Readiness
Kamini Shah¹, Jonathan Samuels², Jennifer Medlin³, Philip Chu⁴, Midori Nishio⁵, Norman Madsen⁶, Michelene Hearth-Holmes³, Shivani Shah⁷, Catherine Bakewell⁸, Anthony M. Reginato⁹ and Minna Kohler¹⁰, ¹Northwell Health, New York, NY, ²NYU Langone, Rye Brook, NY, ³University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, ⁴Duke University Hospital, Raleigh, NC, ⁵John Muir Specialty Medical Group, Lafayette, CA, ⁶URMC, Rochester, NY, ⁷University of Chicago, New York, NY, ⁸Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, UT, ⁹Brown University, Providence, RI, ¹⁰Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Background/Purpose: While point-of care ultrasound (POCUS) training is increasingly introduced during rheumatology fellowship, limited exposure may not provide the depth or continuity needed to build…
Abstract Number: 2180 • ACR Convergence 2025
Helping Hands: Curriculum using Simulators to Teach the Hand Exam and Assessment of Small Joint Swelling in Inflammatory Arthritis
Ibtissam Gad¹, Christopher Podgorski², Kylie Springer³, amita Bishnoi⁴ and Lisa Zickuhr⁵, ¹University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, ²Park Nicollet, Lake Elmo, MN, ³Henry Ford Health, Detroit, ⁴Henry Ford Health System, Troy, MI, ⁵Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium, St. Louis, MO
Background/Purpose: The hand examination is crucial for internal medicine (IM) residents to learn, as it is important for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with…
Abstract Number: 2173 • ACR Convergence 2025
Developing Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Clinical Electives: Bridging the Basic Sciences and Clinical Application in Undergraduate Medical Education
Brittany Lively¹, Cody Quirk¹, Katherine Brakora¹ and Beth Scholz², ¹Texas A&M University College of Medicine, Bryan, TX, ²Baylor Scott and White Health, Temple, TX
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) conveys diagnostic and therapeutic value in rheumatology, sports medicine, and other specialties. However, formal MSKUS training is rarely integrated into undergraduate…
Abstract Number: 2161 • ACR Convergence 2025
Perceptions of the Importance of Pediatric Rheumatology Education in Pediatric Residency: A Needs Assessment
Katherine Nowicki¹, Lori Silveira², Megan Curran¹ and Laura Lockwood¹, ¹University of Colorado | Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, ²University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
Background/Purpose: The shortage of pediatric rheumatologists and resulting limited patient access necessitates that pediatricians receive adequate training in core pediatric rheumatology (PR) topics to address…
Abstract Number: 2159 • ACR Convergence 2025
Teaching Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Improves Knowledge and Confidence in the Knee Exam: A Pilot Session with Internal Medicine Trainees
Ann Cameron Barr¹, David Leverenz¹, Lisa Criscione-Schreiber² and Philip Chu³, ¹Duke University, Durham, NC, ²Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, ³Duke University Hospital, Raleigh, NC
Background/Purpose: Poor confidence in musculoskeletal (MSK) care among practicing internists and internal medicine (IM) trainees is well described in the literature. A needs assessment of…
Abstract Number: 1908 • ACR Convergence 2025
Clinical and Imaging Features of Haemochromatosis Arthropathy – a Systematic Literature Review and Meta- Analysis
Svenja Engelhardt¹, Sabine Buroh², Guido Schwarzer³, Andreas Kerschbaumer⁴, Axel Braner⁵, Mathilde Herber⁶, Pedro Machado⁷, Patrick Kiely⁸ and Stephanie Finzel⁹, ¹University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, ²Library of the Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Library of the Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany, Freiburg, Germany, ³University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany, Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany, Freiburg, Germany, Freiburg, Germany, ⁴Stanford University / Medical University of Vienna, Stanford, CA, ⁵MVZ Aschaffenburg, Aschaffenburg, Germany, Frankfurt, Germany, ⁶Strasbourg Centre University, Strasbourg, France, Department of Internal Medicine, Strasbourg, France, Strasbourg, France, ⁷Department of Rheumatology, University College London, and Department of Rheumatology, Northwick Park Hospital, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Centre for Rheumatology & Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, University College London, London, United Kingdom, ⁸St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom, ⁹Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
Background/Purpose: Haemochromatosis arthropathy (HA) has been little researched to date. Arthropathy frequently is amongst thefirst clinical manifestations of haemochromatosis, but might be overlooked or misdiagnosed…
Abstract Number: 1293 • ACR Convergence 2025
Synovitis and periarticular soft tissues abnormalities in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: an ultrasonography study
Marianna Freire¹, Jean Paulo Veronese de Souza¹, Ana Renata Oliveira¹, Renata Kobayasi², Vitor Paula³, Clovis Artur Silva⁴ and Lucia Maria Campos⁵, ¹Pediatric Rheumatology Unit, Instituto da Criança e do Adolescente, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ²Centro de Desenvolvimento de Educação Médica do Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ³Pediatric Radiology Unit, Instituto da Criança e do Adolescente, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ⁴University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, ⁵Instituto da Criança e do Adolescente, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal (MSK) involvement occurs in up to 70% of childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE). MSK ultrasound (US) has emerged as a tool with greater…
Abstract Number: 1246 • ACR Convergence 2025
Myo Vs. Myo-fascial Injection for Myofascial Trigger Points. Is There Really a Difference? A Randomized Controlled Trial
seda yildiz¹, bugra ince¹ and Halil ibrahim candal², ¹izmir sehir hastanesi, izmir, Turkey, ²ızmir sehir hastanesi, izmir
Background/Purpose: Experimental and clinical studies suggest that fascial structures play a critical role in the pathogenesis and pain mechanisms of myofascial pain syndrome (MTrP). It…
Abstract Number: 0527 • ACR Convergence 2025
Gaps In Documentation Of Psoriatic Arthritis Domains In General Rheumatologic Practices Compared To Rheumatology-Dermatology Combined Clinics
Alexandra Lauren Rice¹, Sarah Hopkins Gillespie², Nikhil Sai³, Soumya Reddy¹, Joseph Merola⁴, Rebecca Haberman⁵, Alexis Ogdie⁶ and Jose Scher⁷, ¹NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, ²University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, ³University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, ⁴UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, ⁵NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, ⁶Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Wilmington, DE, ⁷New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
Background/Purpose: To apply current treatment recommendations for psoriatic arthritis (PsA), clinicians must perform a comprehensive assessment of psoriatic disease domains, including a musculoskeletal exam (tender…
Abstract Number: 0443 • ACR Convergence 2025
Association between pan-immune-inflammation and synovitis as assessed by ultrasound in rheumatoid arthritis
Elvira E Aguilar-Oliva¹, Luis M Amezcua-Guerra², ismael valenzuela³, Carina Soto-Fajardo⁴, Karina Arias⁵, Alejandra Espinosa⁶, Carlos Pineda⁴ and Luis H Silveira⁷, ¹Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City, Mexico, TLALPAN, Distrito Federal, Mexico, ²Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico city, ³Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, TLALPAN, Distrito Federal, Mexico, ⁴National Rehabilitation Institute " Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra ", Mexico City, Mexico, ⁵Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Tlalpan, Distrito Federal, Mexico, ⁶National Rehabilitation Institute " Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra ", Ciudad de México, Mexico, ⁷Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
Background/Purpose: The pan-immune-inflammation value (PIV) is a novel composite biomarker derived from blood count parameters, reflecting the systemic balance of immune-inflammatory activity. Although it has…
Abstract Number: 0290 • ACR Convergence 2025
Comparison of Organ Damage and Survival in Anti-synthetase Syndrome and Other Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: An Analysis of Patients from Turkey
Ezgi Sahin¹, Omer Uludag², yasemin yalcinkaya³, Bahar Artim Esen⁴, Ahmet Gul³ and Murat Inanc³, ¹Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey, ²Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Istanbul, Turkey, ³Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, ⁴Istanbul University, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
Background/Purpose: Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) are rare autoimmune diseases characterized by muscle weakness, often involving other organs such as the skin, lungs, and heart. Defined…
Abstract Number: 2393 • ACR Convergence 2025
Improving Clinical Outcomes In SLE Arthritis Trials: Post-Hoc Analysis Of A Prospective Intervention Study
Samuel Wood¹, Khaled Mahmoud², Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof², Philip Conaghan², Elizabeth Hensor² and Ed Vital³, ¹University of Leeds, Leeds Institute for Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Leeds, United Kingdom, ²University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom, ³University of Leeds, Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal (MSK) manifestations of SLE are the most frequently assessed domain in clinical trials. Optimal MSK assessment is contested; candidates include the binary or…
Abstract Number: 2187 • ACR Convergence 2025
Transforming MSUS Access in Mexico: A Comparative Study of National Trends and a Hybrid Training Cohort
Mario R. Garcia-Pompermayer¹, SARAH G. AYTON², Karina Silva Luna³, Ricardo Ramirez-Morales⁴ and Mario Garza Elizondo⁵, ¹Hospital San Jose Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, ²Columbia University, New York, NY, ³Centro Médico Zambrano Hellion, Monterrey, Mexico, ⁴Private Rheumatology Practice, Monterrey, Mexico, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, ⁵Hospital Zambrano-Hellion TecSalud, Monterrey, Mexico
Background/Purpose: Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) is a valuable diagnostic tool in rheumatology, yet access to formal MSUS training in Latin America remains limited. In a 2022…
Abstract Number: 0684 • ACR Convergence 2024
The Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound for Low Muscle Mass in Women with Systemic Sclerosis
Lucas Dória¹, Vanessa Hax², André Mallmann², Rafaela Santo³, Leonardo Santos², Stephanie Pilotti², Daniel Moraes², Isabella Boening², Pedro Glanze², ODIRLEI MONTICIELO¹, Ricardo Xavier⁴ and Rafael Chakr⁵, ¹Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, ²Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, ³Health Research and Innovation Science Centre, Klaipeda University, Klaipeda, Lithuania, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, ⁴Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre/RS, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, ⁵Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Background/Purpose: Patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) often experience body composition changes, including low muscle mass (myopenia), associated with physical disability, hospitalization and death. Our purpose…
Abstract Number: 1182 • ACR Convergence 2024
Assessing Male Pelvic Floor Contractions Using a Novel External Pressure Device and Ultrasound
Benedetto Giardulli¹, Mirko Job¹, Filippo Recenti¹, Gaia Leuzzi¹, Alessandro Muda², Ottavia Buccarella¹ and Marco Testa¹, ¹University of Genova, Savona, Italy, ²Lavagna Hospital - Radiology Dept., Genova, Italy
Background/Purpose: Men with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) often experience sexual dysfunctions such as pelvic floor pain and erectile dysfunctions, which affect their sexual well-being.…

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