Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing the Condition

Written by a leading expert on the subject who has personally lived with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) since the age of 12, this book provides a unique blend of scientific knowledge and personal experience, making it an invaluable resource for patients, families, friends, and allied health professionals.

What is Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)?

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), also known as axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), is a chronic form of arthritis that causes inflammatory back pain and can gradually result in impaired spinal mobility. It can also lead to eye inflammation (uveitis), arthritis of limb joints, inflammation at sites of bony attachments of tendons and ligaments (enthesitis), and associated psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease.

Currently, there is no cure for AS, but early diagnosis and proper medical and lifestyle management are crucial in reducing the risk of deformity and disability.

Book Overview

This comprehensive guide covers the clinical symptoms and signs, underlying causes, genetic predisposition, diagnosis, treatments, and impact on daily life. The book has been fully updated to reflect the tremendous advancements made in the clinical recognition and effective management of AS since the first edition in 2002.

The second edition includes a glossary of medical terms and provides links to sources of further information, empowering patients with the tools they need to understand and manage the condition effectively.

Book Details

Published by Oxford University Press, the 2nd edition of the book was released on April 5, 2023. The paperback edition consists of 224 pages and is available in English.

ISBN-10: 0198864159

ISBN-13: 978-0198864158

With its unique blend of scientific knowledge and personal experience, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand and manage Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS).