Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Peer-Reviewed Article

Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects the spine and sacroiliac joints and causes low back pain and progressive spinal stiffness.

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

Overview

Illustration of facet joint calcifications of the spine as a result of anklylosing spondylitis

Progression of Ankylosing Spondylitis in the Spine

Medical illustration of the posterior side of a skeleton

Development and Progression of Ankylosing Spondylitis

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

Video

Anterior view of Ankylosing Spondylitis labeling the facet joints.

Ankylosing Spondylitis Video

Symptoms

Close up view of the spine showing facet joints

5 Unusual Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms

Illustrated skeleton highlighting pain in the buttock, hip, and lower back

Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms

Causes and Diagnosis

images of strands of dna

Ankylosing Spondylitis Causes and Risk Factors

Treatment

Posterior view of a skeleton and nerves

Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment

Posterior view of a skeleton with the sacroiliac joint highlighted

Ankylosing Spondylitis Surgery

Wellness

Woman lying in bed, stretching as she wakes up

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