ankylosing spondylitis Flashcards
1
Q
who does it most commonly affect?
A
males
20-30
2
Q
what type of back pain is it?
A
inflammatory
3
Q
what causes it?
A
new bone formation at spine -> fusion, sacroiliac joint involved
4
Q
what does it improve with?
A
exercise
5
Q
when is the pain worse?
A
night
6
Q
what is a buzz word on an x-ray?
A
bamboo spine
7
Q
what investigations are used?
A
occiput to wall
Schober test
x-ray
8
Q
what sign will be seen?
A
reduced chest expansion
9
Q
what is the first line treatment?
A
NSAIDs
10
Q
what is the second line treatment?
A
anti-TNF (etanercept, infliximab)
