Abstract Number: 0641 • ACR Convergence 2023
The Evaluation of Lower Extremities Arterial Disease in Systemic Sclerosis Patients Through Rheumatologist-Vascular Surgeon Multidisciplinary Management: Preliminary Data from an Italian Single Center Study
Background/Purpose: The occurrence of lower limbs macrovascular complications configuring lower extremities arterial disease (LEAD) has been reported in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) patients. Recently, digital ulcers…Abstract Number: 1556 • ACR Convergence 2023
Abdominal Surgical Interventions Among Patients with Gastrointestinal Involvement of Behçet Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Gastrointestinal involvement of Behçet's syndrome (GIBS) may require surgery in up to one third of the patients. We aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics,…Abstract Number: 1808 • ACR Convergence 2023
Tobacco Smoking Reduces the Incidence and Delays the Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis: 10-year Retrospective Cohort Study Based on Korea National Health Insurance Service-Health Screening Database
Background/Purpose: There are conflicting results about relationship between smoking and incidence of knee osteoarthritis (OA). The effect of smoking to preexisting knee OA has also…Abstract Number: 2557 • ACR Convergence 2023
Clinicopathologic Features of Patients with Giant Cell Arteritis and Thoracic Aorta Repair: A Single Center Experience over Two Decades
Background/Purpose: Patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) are at increased risk of thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection. This late complication of the disease is presumed…Abstract Number: 054 • 2023 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium
Craniofacial Localized Scleroderma: A Single Center Retrospective Cohort
Background/Purpose: Craniofacial localized scleroderma (LS) can lead to disfigurement and severe extracutaneous manifestations (ECMs). There is an ongoing need to standardize multidisciplinary evaluation and care.…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: 0837 • ACR Convergence 2022
Providers’ Adoption of 2017 Guidelines on DMARD Use Perioperatively for Elective Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty at a Single Academic Center
Background/Purpose: Rate of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is higher in patients with rheumatic conditions than in patients with OA. Our…Abstract Number: 0848 • ACR Convergence 2022
Postoperative Flares and Peri-arthroscopic Management of Immunosuppressive Medications in Patients with Rheumatic Disease
Background/Purpose: To determine the rate and characteristics of postoperative flares in rheumatic disease patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery, and the role of perioperative immunosuppression (IS) management…Abstract Number: 1289 • ACR Convergence 2022
Evaluating Peri–operative Preferences of Bariatric Surgeons in the Management of Immunosuppressive Therapy During Bariatric Surgery
Background/Purpose: As the number of bariatric procedures increases, surgeons will encounter more patients on long-term immunosuppressive medications that may increase post-operative complications. Currently, there are…Abstract Number: 0083 • ACR Convergence 2021
Cardiac Valve Surgery Outcomes in the Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Cardiac valve involvement in the APS is prevalent, necessitating valve surgery in about 5% of the patients. Data regarding valve surgery outcomes in APS…Abstract Number: 0663 • ACR Convergence 2021
Disappearing Digits: A National Retrospective Matched Cohort Study Examining the Risk of Lower Extremity Amputation in Gout
Background/Purpose: Gout is associated with a number of comorbidities such as diabetes that are known risk factors for peripheral vascular disease. These comorbidities along with…Abstract Number: 1881 • ACR Convergence 2021
Surgical Outcomes After Operative Procedures in Patients with Behcet’s Disease
Background/Purpose: Behcet's disease (BD) is characterized by hyper-inflammatory response to trauma, which is called the pathergy phenomenon. Therefore, there are concerns about post-operative complications when…Abstract Number: 1118 • ACR Convergence 2020
Bone Marrow Lesion Scores in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis Undergoing Tibial Osteotomy: Reliability and Concurrent Validity of the Knee Inflammation MRI Scoring System (KIMRISS)
Background/Purpose: Bone marrow lesions (BMLs) commonly occur in knee osteoarthritis (OA) and are associated with increased risk of cartilage damage and pain. The Knee Inflammation…Abstract Number: 1434 • ACR Convergence 2020
The Role of Sural Nerve Biopsy in the Diagnosis of Systemic Vasculitis – a Retrospective Study from Two Specialized Centres
Background/Purpose: Vasculitis of the peripheral nervous system is seen mainly in systemic vasculitis involving small and medium sized vessels and in cases of single-organ vasculitis…
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