Abstract:Objectives: This study aims to investigate work absenteeism and its determinant factors in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
Patients and methods:A total of 88 patients were referred to our outpatient clinic with a definitive diagnosis of AS. Of these, the 46 full-time workers (9 women; 37 men; mean age 38.7±8.5 years; range 16 to 60 years) were evaluated. The impact of disease-related factors on absenteeism were analyzed via the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), the Bath An… Show more
Shoulder involvement is often overlooked in AS. Knowledge of the early-stage findings of the shoulder involvement due to AS is important to establish an early diagnosis and select treatment options.
Shoulder involvement is often overlooked in AS. Knowledge of the early-stage findings of the shoulder involvement due to AS is important to establish an early diagnosis and select treatment options.
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