Ankylosing Spondylitis, Orthopedic Perspective (cont.)
Medical Author:
Jason C. Eck, DO, MS
Jason C. Eck, DO, MSDr. Eck received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Catholic University of America in Biomedical Engineering, followed by a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Marquette University. Following this he worked as a research engineer Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Synonyms and Keywordsankylosing spondylitis, AS, sacroiliac joints, SI joints, seronegative spondyloarthropathy, HLA-B27, hip pain, juvenile-onset ankylosing spondylitis, TMJ, temporomandibular joint, acute iritis, aortitis, aortic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, neurologic deficit, stiffness and pain in joints, sulfasalazine, methotrexate, infliximab, etanercept, extension osteotomy of the cervical spine, cauda equina syndrome, spinal stenosis, Reiter syndrome, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, psoriatic arthritis, undifferentiated spondyloarthropathies, juvenile chronic arthritis, back pain, tumor necrosis factor, TNF, hip replacement surgery, knee replacement surgery Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Ankylosing Spondylitis, Orthopedic Perspective
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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, multisystem inflammatory disorder of the sacroiliac (SI) joints and the axial skeleton.
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