Pediatric osteoporosis (PO) is a condition that currently gaining recognition. Due to the lack of official definitions over past few decades, exact incidence PO unknown. The research does not provide specific prevalence in different world regions. However, this expected change with latest 2019 guidelines proposed by International Society Clinical Densitometry. Although adult (AO) has been postulated pediatric disease because its manifestation adulthood result bone mass acquired during...

To assess central sensitization in young patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) and to study the associated factors higher scores.This was a cross-sectional including SpA (ASAS criteria) aged less than 50 years. For all patients, we collected sociodemographic disease characteristics data. Central assessed using validated tool: The Sensitization inventory (CSI). Pain status, fibromyalgia, quality of life, anxiety depression were screened by Brief pain inventory, Fibromyalgia rapid screening...

This study aimed to assess the predictive factors of functional impairment in spondyloarthritis (SpA) patients assessed with bath ankylosing spondylitis index (BASFI) and Lequesne Index (LI).

<h3>Background:</h3> The pGALS was initially developed in the UK 2006. It is a core clinical skill to be used alongside basic knowledge of normal development and awareness red flags. has been validated school-aged children proven its acceptability practicality different languages many countries. <h3>Objectives:</h3> To adapt validate French version school-age across francophone regions. <h3>Methods:</h3> We carried out cross-cultural adaptation speaking using Delphi method. This consensual...

<h3>Background:</h3> Baseline imaging findings in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) have been identified as significant predictors of structural progression over time. <h3>Objectives:</h3> To compare features between progressors and non-progressors RA. <h3>Methods:</h3> we conducted a retrospective cohort study. We included real-life RA patients with no pre-established treatment strategy, who or are still being followed the Rheumatology Department Med Kassab Institute Orthopedics for at least 5...

Abstract Osteopoikilosis (OPK) is one of the rare genetic musculoskeletal, non‐inflammatory disorders that we should increase awareness toward. We report a case patient diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis incidental imaging findings lesions suggestive osteopoikilosis.

Foot involvement is present in approximately 60%-90% of children with Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). It a major cause disability, which can lead to deterioration daily activities and quality life. However, it often overlooked compromise patient management.Our objective was describe the ankle foot JIA appraise functional impact this damage on child's performance life by using validated scores.The cross-sectional study included patients JIA. Functional impairment assessed through...

Background Work disability is a major patient outcome for spondyloarthritis (SpA) patients since SpA mostly appears in younger adults. Objectives we examined the influence of catastrophizing as negative psychological factor on work productivity and activity impairment SpA. Methods We conducted cross-sectional study over 3 months period. included treated with (Assessment SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) 2009 criteria). Patients related data, disease characteristics were...

Background Physical activity is increasingly promoted for patients with Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and strongly recommended. However, adherence to regular physical remains low. Identifying the barriers a key element understanding behavior in RA. Objectives Our objective was assess impact of foot involvement on among Methods We conducted cross-sectional study including RA, fulfilling ACR-EULAR 2010 criteria. collected socio-demographic data disease characteristics. Regarding involvement, we...

Background Pain in rheumatic diseases is substantially due to an excess of nociception response chronic inflammation. However, the share nociplastic pain these disorders shouldn’t be overlooked. Different tests have been evaluated but some them require expensive equipment. Objectives assess The Central Sensitization young patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) using a simple and validated tool: Inventory (CSI). Methods We conducted cross-sectional study including SpA, fulfilling Assessment...

Background: Symphysis pubic (SP) is the frequent site of enthesitis in spondylarthritis (SpA). Radiological changes SP appear later course disease. Underdiagnosed, its prevalence varies from 4% to 47% (1), depending on imaging modalities. Objectives: This study aimed evaluate involvement patients with spondyloarthritis We also focused relation between radiographical and clinical findings. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study, including SpA according Assessment SpondyloArthritis...

Abstract Background On March 11th, 2020 the World Health Organization declared coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. Since then, world has faced multiple flares. In 2021, third wave hit Tunisia, resulting in total of 331 674 confirmed cases and 12 089 Covid-19 related deaths (on May 19th, 2021). Among these reported cases, &amp;gt;6000 were children under age 18. Patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases undergoing immunosuppressive treatment are considered immunocompromised....

Abstract Background Enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA) represents 20% of all juvenile idiopathic subtype. Among the genetic risk factors for development ERA, HLA-B27 has been implicated as a major contributor. The frequency varies among population. HLA-B 27 status in ERA may influence clinical phenotype and prognosis disease. main objective this study is to determine whether background including HLA B27 familial history spondylarthritits (SpA) features patients. Methods We conducted...

Abstract Background Hip disorders are highly common among pediatric patients. The diagnosis is based primarily on the clinical findings, context and personal family history of child. It in most cases steered by biological imaging findings. latter usually derived from radiographs, ultrasound and, some cases, MRI. main purpose this study to evaluate assess diagnostic delay for hip population. Methods We conducted a retrospective including patients rheumatology orthopedics department, who...

Osteopoikilosis(OPK) is one of the rare genetic musculoskeletal, non inflammatory disorders that we should increase awareness towards. We report a case patient diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis incidental imaging findings lesions suggestive osteopoikilosis.