Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a kind of arthritis that primarily affects the spine, but can also affect other joints. It causes inflammation of the spinal joints, which can result in severe, long-term pain. The involvement of the sacroiliac (SI) joints throughout the course of ankylosing spondylitis is a defining feature of the disease. It's vital to keep in mind that the course of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) differs significantly from person to person. Join us LIVE with the most renowned rheumatologist Dr. SN Amin as he guides us through the diagnosis of AS and how to manage it.

Ankylosing Spondylitis: Overview & Management

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Cutting Edge: Episode 13

Consultant Rheumatologist, Bombay Hospital And Medical Research Centre, Mumbai

S.N. Amin

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