Ankylosing spondylitis

3 important questions on Ankylosing spondylitis

What genetic testing would u do for AS?

HLA-B27 Test.

What are the xray/MRI findings of AS?

  • Bamboo spine/loss of lumbar lordosis
  • sacroiliitis
  • sclerosis of anterior longitudinal ligament.

What are the treatment available for AS?

  • NSAIDS
  • Physical Therapy
  • Anti-TNF- Etanercept or Adalimumab or infliximumab
  • in case of peripheral arthritis- DMARD)
  • Surgery in severe cases- osteotomy or spinal fusion or joint replacement (hip)

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