Abstract Number: 0844 • ACR Convergence 2022
Differences in Skin Advanced Glycation End-Products Levels Between Subgroups of Achilles Tendinopathy
Background/Purpose: Achilles tendinopathy is a painful debilitating injury that negatively affects physical activity, quality of life, and overall health. While exercise is considered the gold…Abstract Number: 0878 • ACR Convergence 2022
A United States Nationwide Analysis of Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients < 21 Years Old
Background/Purpose: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is rarely performed in patients under 21 years old and may be performed in this population due to conditions such…Abstract Number: 1890 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Efficacy of Intra-articular Triamcinolone Acetonide 10 mg vs. 40 mg in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: a Non-inferiority, Randomized, Controlled, Double-blind, Multicenter Study
Background/Purpose: Intra-articular (IA) corticosteroid injection is recommended in refractory knee osteoarthritis patients. However, 40-mg of triamcinolone IA every 3 months for 2 years reduces cartilage…Abstract Number: 0502 • ACR Convergence 2022
The Effect of Osteoporosis on Developing Vertebral Compression Fracture After Single-level Posterior Lumbar Fusion Surgery: A Large Healthcare Claims Database Study
Background/Purpose: Vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a significant osteoporosis-related complication (ORC) associated with instrumented spinal fusion. Various studies have assessed the development of VCF in…Abstract Number: 0835 • ACR Convergence 2022
Temporal Trends in Prosthetic Joint Infection
Background/Purpose: Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a dreaded complication of total knee replacement (TKR) that usually requires removal of the prosthesis, treatment with antibiotics and…Abstract Number: 0836 • ACR Convergence 2022
Bone Turnover and Physical Activity Before and After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Background/Purpose: Individuals after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) have 8 times higher odds of developing knee osteoarthritis (OA) within 10 years compared to those with…Abstract Number: 0465 • ACR Convergence 2021
Cost-effectiveness of Treatment Strategies Involving Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy and Physical Therapy for Degenerative Meniscal Tear
Background/Purpose: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and meniscal tear (MT) are highly prevalent and often concomitant. Treatments for MT in the presence of KOA include physical therapy…Abstract Number: 0654 • ACR Convergence 2021
Assessing Provider Knowledge and Opinions of the 2017 Guidelines for Perioperative Management of Antirheumatic Medications in a Single Academic Center
Background/Purpose: Guidelines for perioperative management of antirheumatic medications were released by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons…Abstract Number: 0737 • ACR Convergence 2021
Enhanced Arthrocentesis of the Flexed Knee with Pneumatic Compression
Background/Purpose: To explore an alternative to standard extended knee arthrocentesis using pneumatic compression of the flexed knee.Methods: Using a paired sample design, 41 consecutive effusive…Abstract Number: 0696 • ACR Convergence 2020
Femoral Cartilage Ultrasound Echo-Intensity Associates with Arthroscopic Cartilage Damage in People Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Background/Purpose: Over one-third of people will develop knee osteoarthritis within 10 years of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Ultrasound may be used to monitor…Abstract Number: 0697 • ACR Convergence 2020
Inferior Tendon Structure and Function Seen in Patients with Achilles Tendinopathy and Neovascularization of the Achilles Tendon
Background/Purpose: In prior research, the incidence rate of neovascularization with Achilles tendinopathy ranged between 47-88% of cases. The purpose of this study was to identify…Abstract Number: 0964 • ACR Convergence 2020
Is Meniscal Status in the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injured Knee Associated with Change in Bone Surface Area? An Exploratory Analysis of Data from the KANON Trial
Background/Purpose: Bone shape changes, which may be an important feature of osteoarthritis (OA) development, have been observed to occur early in the knee after anterior…Abstract Number: 1016 • ACR Convergence 2020
Annual Cardiac or Orthopedic Procedure Volume in Gout versus Rheumatoid Arthritis: A National Time-trends Study
Background/Purpose: The hospitalization rate for gout has been increasing in recent years with a reduction in people with RA. To our knowledge, there are no…Abstract Number: 1488 • ACR Convergence 2020
Application of the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Percentile Curves on Preoperative and up to 2 Years Postoperative Data of Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty
Background/Purpose: The interpretation of patient-reported outcomes, such as the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) questionnaire, can prove difficult if benchmarks are lacking. Therefore,…Abstract Number: 1743 • ACR Convergence 2020
Perioperative Steroids in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Having Total Joint Replacements: Help or Harm?
Background/Purpose: Optimal perioperative glucocorticoids (GC) dosing for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients on chronic GCs undergoing total joint replacement is unknown. Ideal GC dosing prevents perioperative…
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