SPINE & BACK

Question 1

Ankylosing spondylitis is characterized by symmetric fusion of spine and sacroiliac joints, which may be accompanied by

Answer 1

Anterior uveitis & aortic regurgitation

Question 2

Patients with ankylosing spondylitis show______on x-ray.

Answer 2

Vertebral fusion (bamboo spine)

Question 3

Ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune disorder; almost all patients are positive for __________antigen but negative for _________

Answer 3

positive HLA-B27
Negative rheumatoid factor

Question 4

Ankylosing spondylitis will have a positive ____test on physical exam.

Answer 4

FABER test
F:flex
A:abduct
E & R: External Rotation

Question 5

What is the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 5

NSAIDs are the 1st line treatment