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