Frequency of Axial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis Among Patients Seen by US Rheumatologists for Evaluation of Chronic Back Pain

ConclusionOur findings indicate that among patients with chronic back pain for ≥3 months beginning at ages younger than 45 years, the presence of ≥1 of 3 SpA features is an effective way to identify those with possible axial SpA.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - June 23, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Atul Deodhar, Philip J. Mease, John D. Reveille, Jeffrey R. Curtis, Su Chen, Kailash Malhotra, Aileen L. Pangan Tags: Spondyloarthritis Source Type: research