Ankylosing Spondylitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is AS?
A
A chronic inflammatory disease of the spine and sacroiliac joints causing progressive restriction of spinal movement
2
Q
Which gender is more affected with AS?
A
Males
3
Q
What type of pain is seen in AS?
A
Spine pain
Worse at night
Morning stiffness
4
Q
Are postural changes seen in AS?
A
Yess
5
Q
What is reduced in AS?
A
Forward flexion
Chest expansion
6
Q
What is the crucial radiological feature of AS?
A
Bilateral sacroiliitis
7
Q
What is a syndesmophyte?
A
Basis of bony bridging
8
Q
What are 6 co-diseases with AS?
A
Anterior uveitis Aortic incompetence Cauda equina syndrome Antalo-axial subluxation Apical pulmonary fibrosis Amyloidosis
9
Q
What is seen in 97% of As patients?
A
HLA-B27
