Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

If ankylosing spondylitis is suspected but there are no signs of sacroiliac joint abnormality on x-ray, what is the next step? _____

What is the initial management of ankylosing spondylitis? lifestyle: _____, physiotherapy pharmacology: NSAIDs

Hint: Lifestyle

Presentation of ankylosing spondilitis usually involves _____ which is worse in the mornings and improves with exercise

What drug classes can be used by rheumatologists to treat ankylosing spondylitis? _____ & TNF-alpha inhibitors (e.g. adalimumab)

Ankylosing spondylitis is associated with the _____ gene

What sign can be seen in spinal radiographs of ankylosing spondylitis? _____

What are the common findings upon X-ray of ankylosing spondylitis? Pelvic: _____ Spinal: Squaring of lumbar vertebrae, syndesmophytes

Patients with ankylosing spondylitis will often have concurrent musculoskeletal problems such as _____ and peripheral arthritis

Ankylosing spondylitis usually affects _____ aged 20-30 years old

Hint: Males/Females

Spirometry in patients with ankylosing spondylitis may show a _____ pattern