Spondyloarthritis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments
Spondyloarthritis is a group of inflammatory rheumatologic conditions that primarily affect the spine and sacroiliac joints of the pelvis. The name comes from “spondyl,” referring to the spine’s vertebrae, and “itis,” denoting inflammation. Spondyloarthritis also can involve peripheral joints, tendon insertions, and extra-articular structures. This category encompasses several distinct disorders with clinical features and genetic …