Axial Spondyloarthritis: An Evolving Concept - European Medical Journal

Axial Spondyloarthritis: An Evolving Concept

Rheumatology
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Author:
*Nelly Ziadé
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The author has declared no conflicts of interest.

Received:
02.02.15
Accepted:
02.03.15
Citation:
EMJ Rheumatol. ;2[1]:98-102. DOI/10.33590/emjrheumatol/10311806. https://doi.org/10.33590/emjrheumatol/10311806.
Keywords:
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), classification, concept, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, pathophysiology, therapeutic strategies.

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Abstract

Axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) is the prototype of a family of inter-related yet heterogeneous diseases sharing common clinical and genetic manifestations: the spondyloarthritides (SpAs). The condition mainly affects the sacroiliac joints and axial skeleton, and has a clear classification scheme, wider epidemiological data, and distinct therapeutic guidelines when compared with other SpAs. However, the concept of AxSpA has not been immutable over time and has evolved tremendously on many levels over the past decades. This review identifies the evolution of the AxSpA concept at two levels. First, at the level of classification, the old classifications and rationales leading to the current Assessment of SpondyloArthritis international Society (ASAS) classification are reviewed, and the advantages and drawbacks are discussed. Second, at the therapeutic level, current and future treatments are described and treatment strategies are discussed.

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