[Prognosis in ankylosing spondylitis].
Based on the literature we describe the prognosis and natural history of ankylosing spondylitis. The data on mortality are controversial and it seems that only a small group of patient show a decreased survival. It is a chronic disease with most prominent features of pain and increasing stiffness during the first decade. After a course of 40 years 90% of patients have none or only mild disability. Generally quality of life is slightly reduced. Most patients remain engaged in full-time employment, but job adaptations are often unavoidable and vocational counseling seems to be worthwhile.
Diethelm
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Medizinisches Zentrum, Abt. Rheumatologie, Bad Ragaz.
Schüler
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D011788:Quality of Life; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000401:mortality* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D014830:Vocational Guidance
Die Prognose der ankylosierenden Spondylitis.