condition

Bechterew / Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects approximately 350,000 patients in the United States. Over time, the spinal and peripheral joint involvement of AS may cause severe disability and functional limitations

Ref:
Davis JC Jr. Understanding the role of tumor necrosis factor inhibition in ankylosing spondylitis. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2005 Feb;34(4):668-77. doi: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2004.08.005. PMID: 15692960.

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Added on Sep 28, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer
Edited on Sep 28, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer

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