ASAS Criteria for Axial Spondyloarthritis (SpA)
Classifies axial spondyloarthritis according to Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) criteria.
Management
Strong recommendations for patients with axial SpA from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) include:
- Use of NSAIDs.
- Use of TNF inhibitors if activity persists despite NSAIDs.
- Avoid using systemic glucocorticoids.
- Physical therapy.
- Hip arthroplasty for patients with advanced hip arthritis.