RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Spondyloarthritis: State of the Art
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2006
FD SAGE Publications
VO 6
IS 3
SP 30
OP 31
DO 10.1177/155989770600600317
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/6/3/30.abstract
AB Spondyloarthritis (SpA) are a group of diseases which includes ankylosing spondylitis (AS), reactive arthritis, arthritis/spondylitis with inflammatory bowel disease or psoriasis, and undifferentiated spondyloarthritis [Ann Intern Med 2002;136:896—907]. As a group, the SpA are one of the most common rheumatic diseases with a prevalence in the general population of 0.5—1.9% [Rheum Dis 2004;63:535—543]. This article discusses state-of-the-art treatments and therapies.