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Consensus Treatment Plans for Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis Refractory to Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs and/or With Active Spinal Lesions
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Consensus Treatment Plans for Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis Refractory to Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs and/or With Active Spinal Lesions

Yongdong Zhao, Polly J Ferguson, Eveline Y Wu, Melissa S Oliver, Ashley M Cooper, Matthew L Basiaga, Sheetal S Vora, Tzielan C Lee, Emily Fox, Gil Amarilyo, …
Arthritis care & research (2010), Vol.70(8), pp.1228-1237
08/2018
DOI: 10.1002/acr.23462
PMCID: PMC5938153
PMID: 29112802
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Abstract

To develop standardized treatment regimens for chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO), also known as chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO), to enable comparative effectiveness treatment studies. Virtual and face-to-face discussions and meetings were held within the CNO/CRMO subgroup of the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA). A literature search was conducted, and CARRA membership was surveyed to evaluate available treatment data and identify current treatment practices. Nominal group technique was used to achieve consensus on treatment plans for CNO refractory to nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) monotherapy and/or with active spinal lesions. Three consensus treatment plans (CTPs) were developed for the first 12 months of therapy for CNO patients refractory to NSAID monotherapy and/or with active spinal lesions. The 3 CTPs are methotrexate or sulfasalazine, tumor necrosis factor inhibitors with optional methotrexate, and bisphosphonates. Short courses of glucocorticoids and continuation of NSAIDs are permitted for all regimens. Consensus was achieved on these CTPs among CARRA members. Consensus was also reached on subject eligibility criteria, initial evaluations that should be conducted prior to the initiation of CTPs, and data items to collect to assess treatment response. Three consensus treatment plans were developed for pediatric patients with CNO refractory to NSAIDs and/or with active spinal lesions. Use of these CTPs will provide additional information on efficacy and will generate meaningful data for comparative effectiveness research in CNO.
Patient Care Planning - standards Severity of Illness Index Prognosis Risk Assessment Humans Male Spinal Diseases - drug therapy Osteomyelitis - drug therapy Consensus Spinal Diseases - diagnosis Osteomyelitis - diagnosis Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - therapeutic use Treatment Failure Adolescent Female Retreatment - methods Child Antirheumatic Agents - therapeutic use Biological Products - therapeutic use

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