Ankylosing spondylitis
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Ankylosing spondylitis

Jennie Walker Clinical educator, Department of Orthopaedic and Accident Surgery, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham
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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.

Nursing Standard. 20, 46, 48-52. doi: 10.7748/ns2006.07.20.46.48.c4472

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jennie.walker@nottingham.ac.uk

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This article has been subject to double blind peer review

Keywords :

Chronic illness - Inflammatory disorders - Musculoskeletal system and disorders

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26 July 2006 / Vol 20 issue 46

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