Ankylosing spondylitis x ray
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Overview
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis(AS). Findings on an x-ray suggestive of ankylosing spondylitis(AS) include erosion and ankylosis of the sacroiliac joints .
X Ray
- A standard anteroposterior (AP) plain x-ray of the pelvis helps in recognizing the AS.
- Findings on an x-ray suggestive of/diagnostic of ankylosing spondylitis(AS) include
- Erosions
- Ankylosis
- Changes in joint width
- Sclerosis
- Fusion and large erosions more obvious as the disease becomes more advanced.

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