AS, Orthopedic Perspective: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammation of the joints where the spine and pelvis fit together. This form of arthritis is most common among people with northern European ancestry under 40 years old. The specific cause is unknown, but the symptoms include low back pain. Medication can ease symptoms, and sometimes surgery in indicated.
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Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatologic Perspective
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Ankylosing Spondylitis, Neurologic Perspective
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Ankylosing Spondylitis, Radiologic Perspective
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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of progressive arthritis that leads to chronic inflammation of the spine and the area where the spine joins the pelvis (sacroiliac joints). Symptoms and signs of ankylosing spondylitis include lower back pain and the loss of side-to-side movement in the lumbar spine. Radiographs aid in diagnosis and may show:
- sacroiliitis,
- syndesmophyte formation,
- fractures,
- pseudoarthrosis,
- entheopathy,
- protrusion of the femur head into the pelvis, and
- progressive fibrosis.
Treatment involves exercise and painkillers.
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AS, Orthopedic Perspective Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
Medications:
InfliximabInfliximab reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation...learn more »
DiclofenacDiclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation...learn more »
SulfasalazineSulfasalazine is used to treat ulcerative colitis (UC), and to decrease the frequency of UC attacks. Sulfasalazine will not cure ulcerative colitis, ...learn more »
TolmetinTolmetin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body...learn more »
SulindacSulindac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Sulindac works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body...learn more »
IbuprofenIbuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body...learn more »