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Axial disease in psoriatic arthritis

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The definition of axial disease in psoriatic arthritis has varied from isolated unilateral grade 2 sacroiliitis to criteria similar to those used for ankylosing spondylitis. Depending on the definition used, the prevalence of axial disease varies from 25% to 70% of patients with psoriatic arthritis. This article reviews the prevalence, clinical and radiologic features, pathogenesis, prognosis, and treatment of psoriatic spondylitis.

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Gladman, D.D. Axial disease in psoriatic arthritis. Curr Rheumatol Rep 9, 455–460 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11926-007-0074-2

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