Abstracts tagged "Osteoarthritis"

Abstract Number: 897 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Intra-Articular Corticosteroids Are Safe and Have No Major Effect on Structural Progression of Synovitic Knee OA: A 2-Year Randomized Controlled Trial of 3-Monthly Triamcinolone Hexacetonide
Jeffrey Driban¹, Michael P. Lavalley², Lori Lyn Price³, William F. Harvey⁴ and Timothy E. McAlindon⁴, ¹Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, ²Biostatistics, Boston University, Boston, MA, ³Clinical Care Research, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, ⁴Rheumatology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
Background/Purpose: Synovitis is common in knees with OA, and is associated with structural progression. Intra-articular corticosteroids are widely used and could reduce knee OA cartilage…
Abstract Number: 2409 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Factors Associated with Physical Therapy Use in Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Results from a Population-Based Study
Sicong Huang¹, Eric C. Sayre² and Jolanda Cibere^1,2, ¹Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ²Arthritis Research Canada, Richmond, BC, Canada
Background/Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. Physical therapy (PT) has previously been demonstrated to benefit patients with osteoarthritis, especially with early…
Abstract Number: 928 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Value of Early Ultrasound-Detected Osteophytes in Hand Osteoarthritis: Predicting the Future
Alexander Mathiessen¹, Barbara Slatkowsky-Christensen², Tore K. Kvien³, Ida K. Haugen⁴ and Hilde Berner Hammer², ¹Department of Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway, ²Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway, ³Dept. of Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway, ⁴P.O. Box 23, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Vinderen, Norway
Background/Purpose: Ultrasound is more sensitive than conventional radiographs in detecting small osteophytes in hand osteoarthritis (OA). Osteophytes can be seen prior to joint space narrowing…
Abstract Number: 2411 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Patient Preference for Using Technology to Track and Self-Manage Osteoarthritis
Laura Khurana, Ellen Durand, Sarah Gary, Tony Otero, Chris Hall and Susan Dallabrida, ERT, Boston, MA
Background/Purpose: Active and consistent self-management is essential for patients suffering from chronic diseases to improve their health. Electronic clinical (eClinical) technology may improve how patients…
Abstract Number: 951 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Comparative Effectiveness of Tai Chi Versus Physical Therapy in Treating Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized, Single-Blind Trial
Chenchen Wang^1,2, Christopher Schmid³, Maura D. Iversen⁴, William F. Harvey², Roger A. Fielding⁵, Jeffrey B. Driban², Lori Lyn Price⁶, John B. Wong^7,8, Kieran Reid⁵, Ramel Rones⁹ and Timothy E. McAlindon², ¹Rheumatology, Tufts Medical Center, Bosotn, MA, ²Rheumatology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, ³Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, ⁴Northeastern University,, Boston, MA, ⁵Nutrition, Exercise Physiology and Sarcopenia Laboratory, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, Boston, MA, ⁶Clinical Care Research, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, ⁷Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, ⁸Clinical Decision Making, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, ⁹Center for Mind–Body Therapies, Boston, MA
Background/Purpose: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) causes long-term pain and no effective treatments currently exist. Previous trials demonstrated that Tai Chi can improve both physical and mental…
Abstract Number: 2412 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Assessment and Comparison of Responsiveness of Four Patient Reported Outcome Measures to Assess Physical Function in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: WOMAC-PF Subscale Responds Best
Elien A.M. Mahler¹, Nienke Cuperus², Johannes W J Bijlsma³, Thea Vliet Vlieland⁴, Frank H.J. van den Hoogen⁵, Alfons den Broeder⁵ and Cornelia H.M. van den Ende¹, ¹Department of Rheumatology, Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, Netherlands, ²Rheumatology Department, Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, Netherlands, ³Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, ARC Amsterdam; UMC Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands, ⁴Rheumatology, Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands, ⁵Rheumatology, Sint Maartenskliniek, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Background/Purpose: Although physical function is one of the core outcome domains in knee osteoarthritis (OA), the ability of a measurement instrument to detect changes over…
Abstract Number: 953 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effectiveness of a Progressive Resistence Strength Programme on Hand Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Crontrolled Trial
Michele V. Nery¹, Anamaria Martinez², Fabio Jennings³, Marcelo Souza² and Jamil Natour², ¹Rheumatology Division, Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ²Rheumatology Division, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ³Disciplina de reumatologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Background/Purpose: Hand osteoarthritis (OA) is highly prevalent, affecting 55-70% of the population over 55 years with an age-related progressive increase. The OA of interphalangeal (IF)…
Abstract Number: 2617 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Serum 14-3-3eta Protein Elevation in Osteoarthritis Suggests Misclassification or Concurrent Inflammatory Arthritis
Olga S. Zhukov¹, Jonnielyn G. Rivera¹, Rania W. Abolhosn¹, Robert J. Lagier², Charles M. Rowland³, Joanna M. Popov¹, Kaleb Michaud⁴ and Stanley J. Naides¹, ¹Immunology, Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, San Juan Capistrano, CA, ²Research Support, Alameda, Quest Diagnostics Alameda, Alameda, CA, ³Research Support, Quest Diagnostics Alameda, Alameda, CA, ⁴Rheumatology & Immunology, University of Nebraska Medical Center and National Data Bank, Omaha, NE
Background/Purpose: Tissue distribution of the chaperonin 14-3-3η (eta) is limited to synovial tissue and brain. Synovium releases proinflammatory 14-3-3η into synovial fluid and serum in…
Abstract Number: 1150 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Novel Chitosan Hydrogels for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis: Mechanical Support, Lubrication and Prevention of Cartilage Degradation in a Rabbit Model of Osteoarthritis
Yves Henrotin^1,2, Frédéric Oprenyeszk¹, Fanny Comblain³, Jean-Emile Dubuc⁴, Christelle Boileau⁵, Mickaël Chausson⁶, Renaud Lecler⁶, Guillem Rocasalbas⁶, Pierre Douette⁶ and Sandrine Gautier⁶, ¹Bone and Cartilage Research Unit, Arthropôle Liege, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium, ²Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department, Princess Paola Hospital, Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium, ³University of Liège, Bone and Cartilage Research Unit, Arthropôle Liege, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium, ⁴Clinical University Saint Luc, Orthopaedic Department, Clinical University Saint Luc, Brussels, Belgium, ⁵Artialis S.A.,11 Avenue de l’Hôpital, Tour Giga+3, Liege, Belgium, ⁶Synolyne Pharma, rue Haute Claire 4, Herstal, Belgium
Background/Purpose: Chitosan, a glucosamine polysaccharide, is a good candidate for viscosupplementation in OA joints. Herein, we report the physico-chemical properties and the effects of an…
Abstract Number: 3086 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Same Multidimensional Patient Health Assessment Questionnaire Used to Assess RAPID3 in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases Can Provide Quantitative Clues to Recognize and Document Comorbid Fibromyalgia
Kathryn A. Gibson¹, Annie Huang² and Theodore Pincus², ¹Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, Australia, ²Rheumatology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Background/Purpose: An MDHAQ/RAPID3 (Multidimensional Health Assessment Questionnaire/Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data) is a 2 sided, 1 page questionnaire which is completed by patients in…
Abstract Number: 2947 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Adenosine a_2A Receptor As a Potential New Therapeutic Target for the Prevention/Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Carmen Corciulo¹, Aranzazu Mediero², Tuere Wilder³ and Bruce N. Cronstein⁴, ¹Division of Translational Medicine, Department of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, ²Medicine, Division of Translational Medicine, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, ³Medicine, division of Translational Medicine, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, ⁴NYU School of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, New York, NY
Background/Purpose Osteoarthritis results from trauma, mechanical factors or metabolic changes in bone and cartilage. Adenosine, acting via the A2AR, inhibits inflammation and plays a critical…
Abstract Number: 1021 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Transthyretin and Amyloid in Cartilage Aging and Osteoarthritis
Yukio Akasaki¹, Oscar Alvarez-Garcia¹, Natalia Reixach², Joel Buxbaum², Yukihide Iwamoto³ and Martin K. Lotz¹, ¹Molecular and Experimental Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, ²Department of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, ³Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
Background/Purpose Deposition of amyloid is a common aging-associated phenomenon and a key factor in the pathogenesis of several aging-related diseases. Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent…
Abstract Number: 2439 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Knee Joint Pathology in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis Using a Validated Ultrasound Scoring System: A Cross Sectional Study
Karen Ellegaard¹, Marius Henriksen², Birgit Falk Riecke³, Søren Just⁴, Jakob Espesen⁵, Mohammed Yusuf Naderi⁶ and Henning Bliddal³, ¹Rheumatology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, The Parker Institute, Department of Rheumatology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Denmark, Frederiksberg, Denmark, ²Department of Rheumatology, The Parker Institute, Copenhagen University Hospital at Frederiksberg, Copenhagen F, Denmark, ³The Parker Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark, ⁴Department of Rheumatology, Svenborg Sygehus, Svendbotg, Denmark, ⁵Odense Universitetshospital, Odense, Denmark, ⁶Department of Rheumatology, Esbjerg Sygehus, Esbjerg, Denmark
Background/Purpose Ultrasound (US) signs of inflammation in joints are synovial hypertrophy, effusion, and Doppler activity (increased perfusion), which have been demonstrated in both osteoarthritis (OA)…
Abstract Number: 977 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Randomized Clinical Trial of a Patient and Provider Intervention for Managing Osteoarthritis in Veterans
Kelli D. Allen^1,2, Hayden B. Bosworth^3,4, Amy Jeffreys¹, Cynthia Coffman^3,5, Santanu Datta^4,6, Jennifer McDuffie^1,7, Eugene Oddone^3,4, Jennifer Strauss^1,8 and William S. Yancy Jr.^1,4, ¹Health Services Research, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC, ²Thurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, ³Health Services Research, Durham VA Medical Center and Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, ⁴Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, ⁵Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, ⁶Health Services Reserach, Durham VA Medical Center and Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, ⁷Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, ⁸Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Background/Purpose: Adequate management of osteoarthritis (OA) requires both medical and behavioral strategies. However, some recommended therapies are under-utilized in clinical settings, and there is low…
Abstract Number: 2337 • 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Cost and Effectiveness of Various Recruitment Strategies in a Mind Body Clinical Trial Among Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis
Jade V. Goldsmith¹, Lori Lyn Price², Jeffrey B. Driban³, William F. Harvey³ and Chenchen Wang³, ¹Center for Integrative Medicine and Division of Rheumatology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, ²Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, ³Rheumatology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
Background/Purpose : Recruitment and adherence are important and challenging factors that can determine the success of a clinical trial. Mind body therapies are an emerging and…

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