Ankylosing spondylitis

An autoimmune chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by inflammation in the vertebral joints of the spine and sacroiliac joints. It predominantly affects young males. Patients present with stiffness and pain in the spine.

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Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis Bamboo spine 48yr Male Advised physiotherapy and rheumatology management

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Yes ossified anterior ligamentum flavum Decreased articular spaces Subchondral sclerotic changes in end plates All leads to decreased flexibility and mobility of spines which are looking as bamboo Yes it is Ankylosing spondylitis Autoimmune...


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PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS COMPLICATION OF R.A. ?

PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS. Chief Complaints Skin eruption in both elbow joints , ankle joints, fingers etc. History Patient has old history of Ankylosing spondalitis + R.A. since 2yr . Now skin eruptions(Psoriatic lesion) occurs 6 months a...See More

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Appreciate your help to the patient. Management is very good.


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