Cervical spine deformity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: from prevention to prediction

Author(s):
Lebouille-Veldman, A.B. (0000-0001-5385-4729)
Published
2026
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

This thesis aimed to research and describe the possible relationship between cervical spine deformity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic disease activity. Also, potential influence of different medications on cervical spine deformity was studied. Risk factors for cervical spine deformity in RA were researched using classical statistics, as well as a deep learning model to work towards prediction of cervical spine deformity.

Rheumatoid arthritisCervical spine deformityDisease activity scoreDeep learningBiological DMARDsGlucocorticoids
Defense date
2026-02-11
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Vleggeert-Lankamp, C.LA.; Huizinga, T.W.J.
Committee member(s)
Staring, M.; Kloppenburg, M.; Mekary, R.; Boselie, T.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/4290025
doi
10.60602/1887-4290025
ISBN(s)
9789465224794