Abstracts tagged "obesity"

Abstract Number: 2456 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Prevalence Of Overweight and Obesity and The Relation To Disease Activity, Physical Function and Quality Of Life In Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis
Fiona Maas¹, Anneke Spoorenberg¹, Eveline van der Veer², Reinhard Bos³, Monique Efde³, Hendrika Bootsma⁴, Elisabeth Brouwer⁵ and Suzanne Arends^3,4, ¹Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands, ²Laboratory Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands, ³Rheumatology, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, Netherlands, ⁴Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands, ⁵Dept. of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Background/Purpose: Obesity is a growing problem in Western society. It is associated with an increased risk for many disorders, impaired functional capacity, and impaired quality…
Abstract Number: 2186 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Lower Extremity Strength Is Related To Diminished Quality Of Life In Obese Children
Sharon M. Bout-Tabaku^1,2, Matt Briggs³, Tom Best², Colleen Spees², Ajit Chaudhari² and Laura Schmitt⁴, ¹Rheumatology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, ²The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, ³School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Division of Physical Therapy, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, ⁴Health and Rehabilitation Science, The Ohio State Universtiy, Columbus, OH
Background/Purpose: Obese children have a higher prevalence of lower extremity (LE) pain, with associated diminished quality of life, greater knee malalignment, generate less knee extensor…
Abstract Number: 2156 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Weight Change Has A Disease Modifying Effect On Knee Structure and Symptoms In Obese Individuals Without Diagnosed Knee Osteoarthritis
Andrew Teichtahl¹, Anita Wluka², Stephanie Tanamas³, Yuanyuan Wang³, Boyd Strauss³, Joseph Proietto⁴, John Dixon⁵, Graeme Jones⁶, Andrew Forbes³ and Flavia Cicuttini⁷, ¹Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, ²Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, ³Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, ⁴University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia, ⁵Baker Institute, Melbourne, Australia, ⁶Menzies Research Institute, Tasmania, Australia, ⁷Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, 3004, Australia
Background/Purpose: Although the strongest modifiable risk factor for the development of knee osteoarthritis (OA) is obesity, there are a paucity of data examining the effects…
Abstract Number: 2136 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Does Functional Gain and Pain Relief After TKR and THR Differ By Patient Obese Status?
Wenjun Li¹, Leslie R. Harrold², Jeroan Allison³, Courtland Lewis⁴, Thomas Bowen⁵, Patricia D. Franklin¹ and David Ayers¹, ¹Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, ²University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, ³Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, ⁴Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT, ⁵Geisinger, Danville, PA
Background/Purpose: Obesity is an important predictor of functional status and pain after total knee (TKR) and total hip (THR) replacement. However, variations in pre-post TKR…
Abstract Number: 1932 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Shared Decision Making In Early Knee Osteoarthritis: Perspectives Of Older Adults With Overweight and Obesity and Health Care Providers
Alicia Zbehlik^1,2, Mary Meinke³ and Stephen Bartels⁴, ¹Rheumatology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, ²The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, The Dartmouth Centers for Health and Aging, The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Lebanon, NH, ³The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Lebanon, NH, ⁴The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, The Dartmouth Centers for Health and Aging, Lebanon, NH
Background/Purpose: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most common form of mobility disability in the United States yet those at highest risk—older adults with overweight and…
Abstract Number: 1663 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Obese Polymyalgia Rheumatica Patients Experience More Pain and Disability and Need Higher Doses Of Glucocorticoids
Marco A. Cimmino¹, Bhaskar Dasgupta², Cynthia S. Crowson³, Michael Schirmer⁴, Christian Dejaco⁵, Carlo Salvarani⁶ and Eric L. Matteson⁷, ¹Research Laboratory and Academic Division of Clinical Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genova, Genoa, Italy, ²Rheumatology, Southend University Hospital, Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom, ³Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, ⁴Internal medicine, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria, ⁵Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Medical University Graz, Graz A-8036, Austria, ⁶Rheumatology, Arcispedale S Maria Nuova-IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy, ⁷Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Background/Purpose: Obesity is not only a risk factor for osteoarthritis but also for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In obese RA patients, disease incidence is higher and…
Abstract Number: 414 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
High Prevalence Of Obesity Among Early and Established Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ines Colmegna¹, Maria Celia Bazan Bardales², Susan J. Bartlett³ and Carol A. Hitchon⁴, ¹Rheumatology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada, ²Rheumatology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada, ³Clinical Epidemiology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada, ⁴Rheumatology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by early, accelerated atherosclerosis leading to increased disability, morbidity and mortality. Inflammation and traditional cardiovascular (CVD) risk factors contribute…
Abstract Number: 339 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Association Between Obesity and Radiographic Progression Of Joint Damage Among Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
Lihi Eder¹, Arane Thavaneswaran¹, Vinod Chandran², Richard J. Cook³ and Dafna D. Gladman², ¹Rheumatology, University of Toronto, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada, ²Division of Rheumatology, University of Toronto, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada, ³Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
Background/Purpose: The prevalence of obesity among patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is increased compared to the general population. Obese patients with PsA tend to respond…
Abstract Number: 256 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Classification Of Alignment By Self-Report Versus Radiograph Results In Unexpected and Discrepant Pain and Functional Outcomes
E Megan Erickson¹, Jeffrey B. Driban¹, Lori Lyn Price², Chenchen Wang¹, Timothy E. McAlindon³ and William F. Harvey¹, ¹Rheumatology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, ²Biostatistics Research Center, Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, ³Division of Rheumatology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
Background/Purpose: Malalignment is a potential risk factor for structural progression of knee osteoarthritis (OA), but data conflict as to its association with knee pain. We…
Abstract Number: 241 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Excess Body Weight and 4-Year Function Outcomes: Comparison of African-Americans and Caucasians in the Osteoarthritis Initiative
Carmelita J. Colbert¹, Orit Almagor², Joan S. Chmiel², Jing Song³, Dorothy D. Dunlop³, Karen W. Hayes⁴ and Leena Sharma², ¹Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, ²Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, ³Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, ⁴Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Background/Purpose: Given the heterogeneity of knee OA impact, it is important to identify persons at risk for poor outcome. A better understanding of differences…
Abstract Number: 294 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effects of Obesity On Health-Related Quality of Life in Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Rina Mina¹, Marisa S. Klein-Gitelman², Shannen Nelson³, Lori B. Tucker⁴, B. Anne Eberhard⁵, Nora G. Singer⁶, Deborah M. Levy⁷, Kathleen A. Haines⁸, Karen Onel⁹, Marilynn G. Punaro¹⁰, Kathleen M. O'Neil¹¹, Michael Henrickson¹², Jun Ying¹³ and Hermine Brunner¹⁴, ¹Rheumatology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center/ University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, ²Division of Rheumatology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, ³Rheumatology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, ⁴Pediatric Rheum/Rm K4-120, BC Childrens Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ⁵Cohen Children's Hospital Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY, ⁶Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, ⁷Rheumatology, The Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, ⁸Department of Pediatrics, Joseph M Sanzari Children’s Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, ⁹Pediatric Rheumatology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, ¹⁰Pediatric Rheumatology, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, TX, ¹¹Pediatric Rheumatology, Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN, ¹²MLC 4010, Division of Rheumatology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, ¹³Medicine-Internal Medicine-General Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, ¹⁴Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
Background/Purpose: Obesity in adults with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is associated with an added risk of cardiovascular disease, decreased health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and…
Abstract Number: 391 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
DAS28 Is Not a Sufficient Disease Activity Measure for Obese Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients – Don’t Leave the Feet Behind
Vikram Garg¹, Paul Maranian², Mihaela B. Taylor³, Harold E. Paulus⁴, David Elashoff⁵ and Veena K. Ranganath⁶, ¹Division of Rheumatology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, ²Division of Rheumatology, UCLA Medical School, Los Angeles, CA, ³Rheumatology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, ⁴Medicine-Rheumatology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, ⁵Departments of Biostatistics and Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, ⁶Medicine/Rheumatology, University of California, Los Angeles, Western Consortium of Practicing Rheumatologists, Los Angeles, CA
Background/Purpose: Current literature suggests that obesity impacts disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the incidence of obesity is on the rise. The objective of…
Abstract Number: 2534 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Intensive Diet and Exercise for Arthritis Trial (IDEA): 18-Month Radiographic and MRI Outcomes
David J. Hunter¹, D. Beavers², Felix Eckstein³, Ali Guermazi⁴, Richard F. Loeser⁵, Barbara J. Nicklas⁶, Shannon Mihalko⁷, Gary D. Miller⁷, Mary Lyles⁸, Paul DeVita⁹, Claudine Legault¹⁰, J. Jeffery Carr¹¹, Jeff D. Williamson⁸ and Stephen P. Messier⁷, ¹Rheumatology, Institute of Bone and Joint Research, Kolling Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia, ²Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC, ³Anatomy & Musculoskeletal Research, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria, ⁴Radiology, Boston University, Boston, MA, ⁵Section Of Molecular Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, ⁶Center on Aging, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, ⁷Department of Health and Exercise Science, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, ⁸Center on Aging, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, ⁹Department of Exercise and Sport Science, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, ¹⁰Department of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, ¹¹Department of Radiology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
Background/Purpose: Dietary induced weight loss is a proven non-pharmacologic intervention for osteoarthritis. Based upon current literature it is unclear if weight loss modifies structural progression.…