Ankylosing spondylitis: A type of arthritis that causes chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints. Chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine. Over time, chronic spinal inflammation (spondylitis) can lead to a complete cementing together (fusion) of the vertebrae, a process called ankylosis. Ankylosis causes total loss of mobility of the spine.
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Ankylosing spondylitis and related disease information. Ankylosing spondylitis symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, medication, educational materials, brochures.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a long-term disease that causes inflammation of the joints between the spinal bones, and the joints between the spine and pelvis.
Read about ankylosing spondylitis (a form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints), which causes spinal pain and stiffness. As ankylosing ...
Ankylosing spondylitis and related disease information. Ankylosing spondylitis symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, medication, educational materials, brochures.
Ankylosing spondylitis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment and complications of this inflammatory arthritis.