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Surgery for Ankylosing Spondylitis: When Is It Necessary?
Rheumatologist Anca Askanase, MD, MPH, talks about the different types of surgery for ankylosing spondylitis and when they’re necessary.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on November 29, 2022When you hear that your ankylosing spondylitis (AS) may one day require surgery, it’s natural to be concerned. There are many ways to prevent complications of AS. In particular, following your treatment plan can keep inflammation and spinal damage at bay.
In this video, learn when surgery is necessary to treat AS, according to Anca D. Askanase, MD, MPH, Rheumatologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Anca Askanase, MDDr. Askanase is a Rheumatologist specializing in lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, and vasculitis at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
References
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. (2020). Ankylosing spondylitis.
Yu, D. T., et al. (2023). Treatment of axial spondyloarthritis (ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis) in adults. UpToDate.
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