Ankylosing spondylitis

Synonyms in a broader sense Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), ankylosing spondylitis, spondylarthropathyrheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, methotrexate English: Ankylosing spondylitis Definition Bekhterev’s disease is one of the most common inflammatory rheumatic diseases. It belongs to the group of so-called spondylarthropathies, which also includes psoriatic arthritis, arthritis in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, Lyme arthritis (borreliosis), rheumatic fever … Ankylosing spondylitis

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis and spine | Ankylosing spondylitis

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis and spine Inflammatory changes in the area of the sacroiliac joints (ISG) and the spinal column must be visualized much earlier than in X-rays using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI can also provide information on the intensity of inflammation, making the method suitable for assessing the course of … Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis and spine | Ankylosing spondylitis

Pain in the spine

Synonyms in a broader sense Spinal pain, back pain, low back pain, dorsalgia, lumbalgia, lumbago, lumboischialgia Spinal pain can have very different causes (please also see our topic: Causes of back pain). Of importance in the search for the right diagnosis are Age Gender Accident event Type and quality of pain (sharp, dull etc. ) … Pain in the spine

Causes | Pain in the spine

Causes Muscular causes: Pain in the shoulder blade often has purely muscular causes. In addition to tension of the trapezius muscle (Musculus trapezius), there may be hardening in the rhomboid muscles (Musculus rhomboideus minor and Musculus rhomboideus major). Typical of pain in the shoulder blade caused by tension in the rhomboid muscles is an increase … Causes | Pain in the spine

ISG Blocking | Pain in the spine

ISG Blocking Synonyms:ISG Arthropathy, Peripheral Articular Dysfunction of the ISG, ISG Overload, Sacroiliitis Location of the greatest pain: In the area of the upper inner part of one buttock half, clearly offset from the lumbar spine at the level of the sacrum. PathologyCause:Temporary, reversible “catching” of the ISG joint. Overload – false load reaction (joint … ISG Blocking | Pain in the spine

Therapy ankylosing spondylitis

Note This topic is the continuation of our theme: Bechterew’s disease Synonyms in a broader sense Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), ankylosing spondylitis, spondylarthropathyrheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, methotrexate Introduction Therapy The therapy is based on the inflammatory activity and the stage of ankylosing spondylitis. Furthermore, the physician must of course take into account the individual response … Therapy ankylosing spondylitis

Surgical therapy | Therapy ankylosing spondylitis

Surgical therapy For the success of the above mentioned rheumatism orthopedic interventions an intensive aftercare is essential. The post-treatment regime is usually determined by the surgeon. On the one hand, this includes regular wound checks and dressing changes, on the other hand, depending on the intervention, a special after-treatment in the form of physiotherapeutic exercise … Surgical therapy | Therapy ankylosing spondylitis