spondylitis
Spondylitis is inflammation of the vertebral bodies or the spinal column. It is a broad term used for inflammatory conditions that affect the spine, most notably axial spondyloarthritis such as ankylosing spondylitis, but it can also describe infectious or other inflammatory processes involving the vertebrae.
Common symptoms include chronic back pain and stiffness, particularly in the lower back and buttocks, often
Causes include inflammatory spondyloarthropathies (ankylosing spondylitis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, psoriatic and enteropathic spondylitis), reactive arthritis with
Diagnosis relies on clinical assessment, imaging, and laboratory tests. X-ray findings may show sacroiliitis or syndesmophytes
Treatment targets the underlying cause. Inflammatory spondylitis commonly uses nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy, and, in
Prognosis depends on the specific cause and how promptly it is managed. Inflammatory disease may lead to