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Axial Spondyloarthritis

Odds Ratio Explained for MRI Imaging in Ankylosing Spondylitis

Rajiv K. Dixit, MD  |  

In the lead article, “Imaging in Ankylosing Spondylitis” (The Rheumatologist, April 2015), Dr. Pedersen states, “vertebral edges with MRI inflammation were three times as likely to develop new syndesmophytes than vertebral edges without inflammation (odds ratio [OR] 3.3; 95% CI: 1.5–7.4).” This statement is incorrect. An odds ratio of 3 does not imply that an…

Inspiratory Muscle Training Boosts Lung Strength in Ankylosing Spondylitis

Anne Harding  |  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health)—Inspiratory muscle training can help improve aerobic capacity and pulmonary function in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), according to new findings presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress. “Inspiratory muscle training as a stand-alone therapy improves inspiratory muscle function (strength and endurance), decreases symptoms of dyspnea and improves exercise capacity,”…

Anti-TNF Agents May Improve Clinical Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Ankylosing spondylitis primarily affects the joints and ligaments of the spine, but may also have an impact on other joints. Patients experience pain and stiffness that limit mobility in the back and other affected joints. Symptoms can come and go, last for long periods of time and be severe. Anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) drugs are…

Imaging in Ankylosing Spondylitis

Susanne Juhl Pedersen, MD, PhD  |  

MRI inflammation, fat and new bone formation in the sacroiliac joints, spine in patients with AS

Coding Corner Questions: November

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Coding for patients presenting with chronic ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, ganglion cyst, gout and rheumatoid arthritis