Abstract Number: 2469 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Early Referral and Flare´s Control Prevent Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Indication in a Dynamic Cohort of Hispanic Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients from Latin-America present distinctive characteristics when compared to Caucasians, that are known to impact patient´s outcomes. Despite early and more…Abstract Number: 282 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Value of Imaging As an Early Noninvasive Test for Prosthetic Joint Septic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Medical imaging is commonly obtained in evaluating patients with suspected prosthetic joint septic arthritis (PJSA); it may be helpful to detect other pathology in…Abstract Number: 335 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
High Risk of Osteoporosis and Long Term Joint Damage in Adults with a History of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a heterogeneous group of chronic inflammatory arthritides. JIA is the most common cause of musculoskeletal disability in children, and…Abstract Number: 514 • 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Gender Difference Is Apparent in the Risk of Forefoot Deformity in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Forefoot involvement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is common, and reported to be present in 50–90% of patients without any clear gender predisposition.…Abstract Number: 482 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Erosions in the Foot at Baseline Are Predictive of Orthopedic Shoe Use after 10 Years of Treat to Target Therapy
Background/Purpose: Orthopaedic shoes (OS) may help to reduce pain and increase activity participation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, but should ideally not be needed. We…Abstract Number: 2830 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Progression to and Type of Orthopaedic Surgery in Juvenile Vs. Adult-Onset Ankylosing Spondylitis
Background/Purpose: Juvenile-onset ankylosing spondylitis (JoAS) and adult-onset ankylosing spondylitis (AoAS) are subtypes of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) that may have different clinical outcome. We compared cohorts…Abstract Number: 2152 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Frequency of Postoperative Deep Infection in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is known to be associated with an increased risk of serious infection. It has been discussed about the risk of the…Abstract Number: 198 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Implant Survival and Patient-Reported Outcomes after Total Hip Arthroplasty in Young Patients with JIA
Background/Purpose : Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a common rheumatologic disease in children that often persists into adulthood. The hip joint is commonly involved, and…Abstract Number: 2315 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Reducing The Need For Total Knee Arthroplasty: The Experience Of a Multidisciplinary Osteoarthritis Clinic
Background/Purpose: St. Michael’s Hospital (SMH) is a tertiary care facility located in Toronto, serving a diverse social, economic and cultural urban population. In 2008, a…Abstract Number: 2180 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment Of Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis
Background/Purpose: Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is a rare, non-infectious inflammatory bone disorder in children. Knowledge about the disorder is limited secondary to its rare…Abstract Number: 2516 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Adenosine Receptors Stimulate Bone Regeneration by Targeting Osteoclasts
Background/Purpose: Various types of orthopedic procedures, including spinal fusion and repair of bone defects due to trauma, infection or metastatic disease, require formation of new…