Chapter 13 - Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)»Spondylopathies (M45-M49)»Ankylosing spondylitis (M45)

M45

Ankylosing spondylitis

Sub-codes (10)

Related indications (MeSH) (2)

Spondylitis, Ankylosing94 drugs (57 approved, 37 experimental)

A chronic inflammatory condition affecting the axial joints, such as the SACROILIAC JOINT and other intervertebral or costovertebral joints. It occurs predominantly in young males and is characterized by pain and stiffness of joints (ANKYLOSIS) with inflammation at tendon insertions.

Spondylosis22 drugs (18 approved, 4 experimental)

A degenerative spinal disease that can involve any part of the VERTEBRA, the INTERVERTEBRAL DISK, and the surrounding soft tissue.