Clinical evolution of patients with new ‐onset inflammatory back pain: a population‐based cohort study

ConclusionA minority of patients with new‐onset IBP progress to SpA, while many resolve. That IBP often resolves may explain the difference between the prevalence of IBP (3‐6%) and prevalence of SpA (0.5‐1%).This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - February 22, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Runsheng Wang, Cynthia S. Crowson, Kerry Wright, Michael M. Ward Tags: Full Length Source Type: research