Spondylarthropathies

Overview

Heterogeneous group of arthritic diseases sharing clinical and radiologic features. They are associated with the HLA-B27 ANTIGEN and some with a triggering infection. Most involve the axial joints in the SPINE, particularly the SACROILIAC JOINT, but can also involve asymmetric peripheral joints. Subsets include ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS; REACTIVE ARTHRITIS; PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS; and others.

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Quick facts about Spondylarthropathies

Topic type

Condition

Category

Orthopaedics

MeSH classification

C05.116.900.853.625.800|C05.550.114.865.800

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