Caroline from Scotland asks: Does Ankylosing Spondylitis affect joints besides the back?

While Ankylosing Spondylitis usually affects the back, it can affect other joints as well.  Larger joint involvement is more common than smaller joints such as the hands or feet.  Tendon involvement, particularly where the tendon attaches to the bone, can be seen.

Posted: January 4, 2016

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