title: Ankylosing spondylitis.
abstract: This article provides an overview of ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic condition characterised by abnormal ossification and ankylosis affecting the spine and sacro-iliac joints. It explores the needs of patients with the condition and identifies pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to disease management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic and Accident Surgery, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham. jennie.walker@nottingham.ac.uk
authors.forename: Jennie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Walker
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019468:Disease Management; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D024802:Nurse's Role; D012649:Self Concept; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D014409:Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D014409:Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha