When 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.
Dr. 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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