Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis in Tunisia: main characteristics and detailed comparison with ankylosing spondylitis

ConclusionThe non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis is characterized mainly by a marked female prevalence, a higher enthesitis prevalence, and a better physical function.Key points:• Patients with nr-axSpA in Tunisia are more frequently female and have shorter disease duration compared with those with AS.• Peripheral manifestations were similar between nr-axSpA and AS patients except for enthesitis which were more frequent within nr-axSpA patients.• The disease activity is similar between the 2 groups of axSpA but the physical function is better within nr-axSpA patients.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research