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* A standard anteroposterior (AP) plain x-ray of the pelvis helps in recognizing the AS. | |||
* Findings on an x-ray suggestive of/diagnostic of ankylosing spondylitis(AS) include | |||
** Erosions | |||
** Ankylosis | |||
** Changes in joint width | |||
** Sclerosis | |||
* Fusion and large erosions more obvious as the disease becomes more advanced. | |||
[[Image:Morbus Bechterew.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Ankylosing spondylitis (Morbus Bechterew)]] | [[Image:Morbus Bechterew.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Ankylosing spondylitis (Morbus Bechterew)]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis(AS). Findings on an x-ray suggestive of ankylosing spondylitis(AS) include erosion and ankylosis of the sacroiliac joints .
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- A standard anteroposterior (AP) plain x-ray of the pelvis helps in recognizing the AS.
- Findings on an x-ray suggestive of/diagnostic of ankylosing spondylitis(AS) include
- Erosions
- Ankylosis
- Changes in joint width
- Sclerosis
- Fusion and large erosions more obvious as the disease becomes more advanced.
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Bamboo Spine
