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$New bone formed as a result of calcification caused by ankylosing spondylitis is weak, and therefore more susceptible to stress fractures.$

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What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Physician reviewed symptoms and treatment information for Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), a type of arthritis that affects the spine, shoulders, and knees.

Medical illustration of osteoarthritis in the hip joint

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Osteoarthritis Causes

Many known factors contribute to the development of osteoarthritis. Learn how factors such as age, genetics, and even past surgeries may increase the risk of developing arthritic joint pain.

Person sitting in a chair with arms raised, holding dumbbells doing a shoulder press exercise

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Shoulder Exercises for Arthritis

Explore shoulder exercises for arthritis joint pain, including shoulder stretches, strengthening routines, and low impact aerobic exercises.

Illustration of the foot showing pain around the big toe as a result of gout

All About Gout - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that can cause extreme pain in the joints, most often in the big toe. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of gout.

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Posterior view of the lower back highlighting facet joints in the lumbar spine.

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Lumbar Osteoarthritis Video

Learn how osteoarthritis occurs and how it can cause lower back pain and other symptoms.

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Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment

Treatment for ankylosing spondylitis centers around managing the back pain symptoms through activity modification, low impact exercise, and physical therapy.

Anterior view of the upper body showing range of motion in the shoulder.

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Shoulder Osteoarthritis Video

This physician reviewed shoulder osteoarthritis video lays out the symptoms and treatment options for patients with pain from shoulder cartilage degeneration.

Medical illustration of the bones of the foot and ankle

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Ankle Osteoarthritis Causes

Ankle osteoarthritis is often preceded by an ankle injury, and may initially feel like the old injury acting up. Other factors may also play a role in the development of ankle arthritis.