Chapter 8, Problem 4CT

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Mr. D’s wife notices that her husband has constant back pain and stiffness. The pain and stiffness keep on increasing and spread up to his vertebra. On diagnosis ankylosing spondylitis is noticed.

Adequate information:

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic disease that causes fibrosis, ossification and synostosis.

To determine:

The health concerns related to ankylosing spondylitis.

Introduction:

Mr. D is suffering from ankylosing spondylitis which is a type of arthritis that affects the vertebral column. It is caused by the fusion of bones with each other. The inflammation in the joints is due to abnormal joining of the bones and tendinitis. There is no cure and treatment available for this disorder.