Axial Spondyloarthritis (Ankylosing Spondylitis) explained, including the pathophysiology and most common clinical features, as well as Axial Spondyloarthritis diagnosis and treatment. Also includes diagnostic criteria.

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Axial Spondyloarthritis?
0:54 Axial Spondyloarthritis Pathophysiology
2:29 Axial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms
4:09 Axial Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis
6:03 Axial Spondyloarthritis Treatment

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References

BMJ Best Practice (2024) Axial spondyloarthritis – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. BMJ Best Practice. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/366
National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (n.d.) What is axial spondyloarthritis? NASS. Available at: https://nass.co.uk/about-as/what-is-axialspa/
MSD Manual Professional Edition (2024) Ankylosing spondylitis. MSD Manual Professional Edition. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/joint-disorders/ankylosing-spondylitis

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