Abstract:BackgroundHip involvement is considered an important prognostic factor associated with radiographic progression in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients. However, there are no studies regarding hip involvement impact on clinical response and radiographic progression in AS patients under anti-TNF therapy.ObjectivesCompare clinical and radiographic progression in AS patients receiving anti-TNF therapy with and without moderate-severe hip involvement.MethodsForty-seven AS patients referred to receive anti-TNF trea… Show more
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