Ankylosing Spondylitis

Question 1

AS is a chronic, non progressive immune-mediated inflammatory disorder

true or false?

Answer 1

false, progressive

Question 2

what are the the common affected sites of AS?

Answer 2

The spine and sacroiliac joints

Question 3

Chronic spinal inflammation (spondylitis) can lead to ?

Answer 3

fusion of vertebrae (ankylosis)

Question 4

Complete fusion results in a complete rigidity of the spine, a condition known as ?

Answer 4

bamboo spine

Question 5

what is bamboo spine?

Answer 5

Repeated process of healing and bone formation leads to formation of syndesmophytes

Question 6

AS affects mostly the young patients, aged 18-30
true or false?

Answer 6

true

Question 7

women are affected more than men by a ratio about of 3:1

true or false?

Answer 7

false, opposite

Question 8

the pain of AS mostly gets worse during?

Answer 8

early morning hours

Question 9

what are the signs and symptoms?

Answer 9

less motion in the neck and low back
the neck and low back lose their normal curve,

the mid-back curves outward (kyphosis),

and a fixed bent-forward position can result

Question 10

Inflammation of the small joints articulation the ribs and clavicle to the sternum

causes?

Answer 10

less expansion of the chest wall with breathing

Question 11

1. Pain in different segments of spine.
2. Question mark posture
3. Atrophy of back muscles.
4. Decreased thorax excursion.
5. Decreased articulations in spine.
6. Ankylosis of sacroiliac and intervertebral joints.
7. Cutaneous lesions
8. Cardiovascular system involvement:
   aortitis
9. Bronchopulmonary system involvement
10. Urinary system involvement
11. Gastrointestinal system involvement

are?

Answer 11

Symptoms (advanced AS)

Question 12

what cervical tests we can do for AS patients?

Answer 12

Occiput to Wall distance
Tragus to Wall distance
Cervical rotation

Question 13

Chest expansion is testing?

Answer 13

Thoracic mobility

Question 14

Modified Schober’s index
Finger to floor distance
Lumbar lateral flexion
are?

Answer 14

Lumbar mobility tests

Question 15

list tests for Sacroiliitis

Answer 15

Pelvic compression test

Faber test

Gaenslen Test

Pump Handle test

Question 16

Pelvic Compression Test is Testing the irritability by compressing the pelvis with the patient prone

true or false?

Answer 16

true

Question 17

reduce stress

provide short-term pain relief

lessen stiffness

increase flexibility

can be done through?

Answer 17

massaging

Question 18

which EPA used for AS?

Answer 18

TENS and MENS

Question 19

breathing exercises are required to?

Answer 19

To increase the chest expansion and vital capacity

Question 20

list the Breathing exercises that are used in Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment

Answer 20

Apical breathing exercises.
Diaphragmatic breathing exercises.
Lateral costal breathing exercises.
Deep breathing exercises are encouraged.