Glossary

Spondylarthritis

Spondylarthritis

Spondyloarthritis is a group of inflammatory rheumatic diseases that mainly affect the spine and the pelvis. Typical signs are deep-seated back pain that worsens at rest and improves with movement.

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Editorial content · as of 9/5/2026