When should patients see a rheumatologist for chronic back pain?
Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is an inflammatory condition that causes chronic back pain and, if left untreated, can lead to fusion of the spinal or sacroiliac joints. The condition frequently remains underdiagnosed, with some studies suggesting that diagnosis can be delayed by up to 14 years. A new set of recommendations published in ACR Open Rheumatology aims to help improve the diagnosis of…
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