Abstract Number: 1558 • ACR Convergence 2020
Cinematic Rendering Enables Depiction of Bone Anabolic Effects in Patients Treated with Baricitinib
Background/Purpose: Preclinical studies show that tsDMARDs such as baricitinib may be a therapeutic agent for bone anabolic effects by increasing osteoblast function in inflammatory conditions.[1]…Abstract Number: 0111 • ACR Convergence 2020
Assessment and Treatment of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis in a Rheumatology Clinic
Background/Purpose: Glucocorticoids (GC) are used as a long-term treatment option for an estimated 1% of the US population. The American College of Rheumatology has maintained…Abstract Number: 0130 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Prevalence of Osteoporosis in Individuals with Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review
Background/Purpose: There is controversy regarding the relationship between osteoarthritis (OA) and osteoporosis (OP). While OA may be associated with increased bone mineral density (BMD) due…Abstract Number: 1588 • ACR Convergence 2020
A Quality Improvement Project to Improve Bone Densitometry Ordering in Adult Patients on Chronic Glucocorticoids
Background/Purpose: The 2017 ACR guideline for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) recommends DXA testing in patients aged ≥40 years on chronic glucocorticoids. We performed a quality improvement…Abstract Number: 270 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Outcomes of a Fracture Liaison Service at an Academic Health Center
Background/Purpose: Osteoporosis is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. There is a 60% risk of a subsequent fracture for patients who have had one fracture,…Abstract Number: 2207 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Bone Mineral Density and Microarchitecture Among Chinese Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: To evaluate alterations of bone mineral density and microarchitecture in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We also aimed to identify potential factors associated with…Abstract Number: 2228 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity Is Associated with Low Femoral Neck Bone Mineral Density in a Diverse Cohort of Patients
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an independent risk factor for osteoporosis (OP) and fracture. Although several OP risk factors are well-described in RA, many mechanisms…Abstract Number: 271 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Who Prescribed Which Osteoporosis Medication to Whom
Background/Purpose: Several osteoporosis (OP) medicines came on the market in the past two decades, each with its own indications. However, there is no clear information…Abstract Number: 2209 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Study of Vertebral Fracture Prevalence and Scanographic Bone Attenuation Coefficient of the First Lumbar Vertebra (SBAC-L1) in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis vs. Controls
Background/Purpose: Osteoporosis is a common disease whose prognosis can be seriously impacted by the development of fractures that lead to functional limitations and may even…Abstract Number: 2229 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Differences in Fracture Risk Assessment (FRAX) and Osteoporosis Treatment Cutoffs with and Without Bone Mineral Density Are Greater in Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Positive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: FRAX (Fracture Risk Assessment Tool) is the most commonly used tool to estimate 10-year fracture risk. FRAX estimates are performed with and without bone…Abstract Number: 311 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Documenting Bone Health for Veterans with Rheumatoid Arthritis in an Outpatient Academic Clinic: A Multiphase Quality Improvement Project
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is associated with an increased risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis, which may result in fragility fractures and significant cost and morbidity. …Abstract Number: 2210 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Relationship Between Structural Spine Involvement and the Scanographic Bone Attenuation Coefficient of L1 in a Population of 73 Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Background/Purpose: Thoracic and/or thoraco-abdomino-pelvic (TAP) Computed Tomography (CT) may be performed during the follow up of patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and are able to…Abstract Number: 2309 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Clinical Study of Peripheral Blood Lymphocyte Subsets in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Complicated with Osteoporosis
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is an autoimmune disease mainly manifested by aggressive polyarthritis.The incidence of osteoporosis(OP) has risen and the risk of fracture has further increased…Abstract Number: 1126 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
A Medical Assistant Driven Quality Improvement Intervention Increases Rates of DEXA Screening Among RA Patients
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are at increased risk for developing osteoporosis as compared to the general population, even after controlling for glucocorticoid use[1]. Identification…Abstract Number: 2211 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
What Are the Consequences of Spinal Ankylosis on the Bone Trabecular Fragility Assessed on CT- scan in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Background/Purpose: Computed Tomography (CT) is sometimes performed during the follow up of patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) to screen comorbidities or complications. Thoracic or thoraco-abdomino-pelvic…
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