The risk of developing uveitis, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease is increased in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. INTRODUCTION Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects around 0.6% of people in western countries. It mainly involves the spine and large joints, but may be associated with other diseases, such as psoriasis (a skin disease), […]
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Patients with systemic sclerosis have a high risk of bone fractures
Patients with systemic sclerosis may be more likely to develop osteoporosis and experience bone fractures. INTRODUCTION Systemic sclerosis is a serious disease of the connective tissues, where the tissue grows abnormally and triggers the immune system to attack itself (autoimmunity). This can cause hardening (fibrosis) and swelling of the skin, as well as joint pain, […]
EULAR recommendations for the use of imaging in spondyloarthritis
Imaging techniques are a key component of the classification of spondyloarthritis, allowing patients to be classi- fied into distinct groups and to receive the appropriate treatment. INTRODUCTION Spondyloarthritis is an umbrella term for several conditions that share many of the same features and symptoms, including ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and reactive arthritis. Patients can also […]
