Nikolas
Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disorder of the back. It's also called Bektherev disease * Epidemiology ** Males > females ** 15 – 40 * Etiology ** HLA-B27 positivity ** Inflammatory bowel disease * Pathology ** Ankylosis = fusion of articular surfaces ** Spondylitis = inflammation of the vertebrae * Clinical features ** Back pain ** Neck pain ** Morning stiffness ** Limited spinal mobility ** Anterior uveitis * Diagnosis **..."