Archive for June 22nd, 2006
Fast Facts About Ankylosing Spondylitis
Thursday, June 22nd, 2006Ankylosing Spondylitis (ANK-ki-low-sing spon-di-LIE-tis) is a chronic, or long-lasting, disease that primarily affects the spine and may lead to stiffness of the back.
The joints and ligaments that normally permit the back to move become inflamed. The joints and bones may grow (fuse) together.
Ankylosing spondylitis (pronounced ankle-low-zing spond-ill-eye-tiss) is arthritis involving the spine. It causes [...]
