How Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) Is Treated
In this video, rheumatologist Maggie Cadet, MD, explains how non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, an inflammatory arthritis of the spine, is treated.
Living with back pain can be very limiting. You may avoid activities you used to love, or you may have a hard time carrying out basic, everyday activities. Because back pain is so common, many people just try to “push through” the pain — but seeking treatment can drastically improve your quality of life.
Furthermore, if you have an inflammatory cause of back pain like non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA), treatment is crucial. Untreated, this inflammatory arthritis that affects the spine can progress or lead to complications. In fact, nr-axSpA can be an early-stage ankylosing spondylitis, which is when the spine can fuse together and become immobile.
- 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
Slobodin, G, et al. (2015). Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis. Israel Medical Association Journal.
Robinson, P, et al. (2019). Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA): Advances in Classification, Imaging and Therapy. Rheumatology and Therapy.