[Inflammatory spinal arthritis]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2020 Jun 29;182(27):V09190502.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is an inflammatory arthritis mainly affecting the axial skeleton and large peripheral joints. Age of onset is typically 20-35 years. However, symptoms of SpA is often overlooked or interpreted as common low back pain, postponing an effective treatment. In this review, symptoms of SpA with emphasis on inflammatory pain and clinical findings are summed-up. Furthermore, diagnostic challenges, and treatments are covered.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Low Back Pain*
  • Spine
  • Spondylarthritis* / diagnosis
  • Spondylarthritis* / drug therapy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult