ankylosing Spondylitis LP 5

Question 1

what is ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 1

progressive condition of the axial skeleton presenting as pain and stiffness in the spine leading to bony ankylosis of the sacroiliac and spinal joints

Question 2

where on the axial skeleton does inflammation occur?

Answer 2

where ligaments insert onto bone rather then synovium

Question 3

can ankylosing spondylitis lead to synovitis?

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

who is more likely to have severe cases of spondylitis?

Answer 4

men

Question 5

what is the most common type of spondylitis?

Answer 5

marie-stumpell type

Question 6

what is the Marie stumpell ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 6

begins in the sacroiliac and in the lumbar region to eventually progress up the spine

Question 7

is muscle wasting and neurological symptoms common with Marie stumpell ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 7

yes
muscle wasting can be prevented

Question 8

which type of ankylosing spondylitis is rare?

Answer 8

bechterew type

Question 9

what is bechterew ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 9

begins in the cervical spine and spreads downwards

Question 10

where are women more likely to develop ankylosing spondylitis first?

Answer 10

in the cervical spine

Question 11

what causes ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 11

idiopathic ( 30 times more common in those with a family history )

Question 12

is ankylosing spondylitis autoimmune ?

Answer 12

yes

Question 13

what genetic marker is seen in clients with ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 13

HLA-B27

Question 14

what’s the most common presentation of ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 14

inflammation, periosteum and synovium of the SI joint or lumbar spine

Question 15

what does ossification of the annuls fibrosis lead too?

Answer 15

bony ridges at the periphery of the intervertebral joints

Question 16

what’s another name for ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 16

bamboo spine

Question 17

what structure are effected with ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 17

si
symphysis pubis
lumbar spine
thoracic
cervical
costovertrbral joints
manubriosternal junction

Question 18

what are some clinical presentations of ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 18

stiffness of spine
fatigue
si / lumbar pain
pain at rest
morning stiffness
movement helps sleep
forward flexed posture etc

Question 19

what is a result from spinal cord compression with ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 19

true sciatic pain

Question 20

would you pillow someone who is recently diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 20

no