2020
Recognizing Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Guide for Primary Care
Magrey MN, Danve AS, Ermann J, Walsh JA. Recognizing Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Guide for Primary Care. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2020, 95: 2499-2508. PMID: 32736944, DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2020.02.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInflammatory back painBack painAxial spondyloarthritisHuman leukocyte antigen-B27 positivityChronic low back painNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsExtra-articular manifestationsAge 45 yearsChronic back painLow back painAnti-inflammatory drugsEnglish-language articlesButtock painMorning stiffnessPeripheral arthritisSymptom onsetB27 positivityInsidious onsetAxial SpASpA featuresPrimary careEarly recognitionActive axSpAEffective therapyFamily history
2018
Axial spondyloarthritis in the USA: diagnostic challenges and missed opportunities
Danve A, Deodhar A. Axial spondyloarthritis in the USA: diagnostic challenges and missed opportunities. Clinical Rheumatology 2018, 38: 625-634. PMID: 30588555, DOI: 10.1007/s10067-018-4397-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiagnostic delayBack painAxial spondyloarthritisChronic inflammatory rheumatic diseasesPoor long-term outcomesInflammatory rheumatic diseasesChronic back painLong-term outcomesPrimary care physiciansPublic health initiativesQuality of lifeEarly referralPain clinicCare physiciansRheumatic diseasesAcute careSpA featuresPrimary careDiagnostic challengeSacroiliac jointSpinal functionPhysical therapyEarly diagnosisAxSpAPopulation prevalence
2015
Screening and referral for axial spondyloarthritis—need of the hour
Danve A, Deodhar A. Screening and referral for axial spondyloarthritis—need of the hour. Clinical Rheumatology 2015, 34: 987-993. PMID: 25946983, DOI: 10.1007/s10067-015-2958-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic back painBack painReferral strategiesMechanical back painSelection of patientsPrimary care physiciansRehabilitation medicine physiciansManagement of axSpAEffective therapeutic agentAge of onsetPrompt diagnosisCare physiciansRheumatoid arthritisAxial spondyloarthritisAppropriate treatmentClinical studiesReferring providerEarly diagnosisMedicine physiciansGeneral populationSpondyloarthritis featuresSpine surgeonsPatientsPhysical therapistsPain