Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that mainly affects the spine. It's an autoimmune disease, which means symptoms are caused by attacks from the immune system.
In this video, learn the definition, symptoms, and causes of ankylosing spondylitis.
Dr. Protopsaltis is a surgeon specializing in orthopedic and spine surgeries at NYU Langone Health.
References
American College of Rheumatology. (2023). Spondyloarthritis.
Arthritis Foundation. (n.d.). Ankylosing spondylitis.
Moon, K. H., et al. (2014). Medical treatment of ankylosing spondylitis. Hip & Pelvis.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. (2023). Overview of ankylosing spondylitis.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (2020). Low back pain fact sheet.
Spondylitis Association of America. (n.d.). Overview of ankylosing spondylitis.
Spondylitis Association of America. (n.d.). Overview of types of spondylitis.
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