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What Is Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA)?
In this video, rheumatologist Maggie Cadet, MD, explains what non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis is, and how it differs from ankylosing spondylitis.
Written by Brittany Doohan | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on October 31, 2023When you think of arthritis, you may automatically picture someone holding a wrist or ankle. What many people don’t know is that arthritis comes in many forms, and can affect any joint in the body — not just the hands or feet.
Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-AxSpA), is one type of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine. It falls under an umbrella of arthritis diseases that affect the spine, called spondyloarthritis.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Magdalena Cadet, MDMagdalena Cadet, MD, is a board-certified Rheumatologist in New York. She specializes in autoimmune diseases, arthritis, and health conditions that disproportionately affect women and minorities.
References
Robinson, P, et al. (2019). Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA): Advances in Classification, Imaging and Therapy. Rheumatology and Therapy.
Slobodin, G, et al. (2015). Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis. Israel Medical Association Journal.
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