#13 Spondyloarthropathies

Question 1

new bone formation in vertebral ligaments and vertebrae bodies

Answer 1

syndesmophytes

Question 2

bridging fusion of joints

Answer 2

ankylosing

Question 3

TX for acute anterior uveitis in association with ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 3

• urgent opthamalogist referral
• opthalmic prednisolone acetate (local steroids)
• opthalmic atropine (cycloplegic)
• –often recurrent

Question 4

Berlin algorithm for HX DX in IBP: (5)

Answer 4

•Onset of back discomfort before the age of 40 years
•Insidious onset
•Improvement with exercise
•No improvement with rest
•Pain at night (with improvement upon arising)
–4/5: criteria met
–3/5: “suggested IBD”