Inflammatory Back Pain

Patients with axial spondyloarthritis demonstrate significant differences in peripheral and extra-musculoskeletal manifestations based on geographic region, according to data published in Rheumatology.

Primary care providers reported a lack of familiarity with axial spondyloarthritis features, contributing to fewer rheumatology referrals and a delay in diagnosis, noted a presenter at the 2021 North American Young Rheumatology Investigator Forum.

MAUI, Hawaii — Primary care providers and other nonrheumatologists often ordered inappropriate blood tests in patients with suspected inflammatory back pain, according to a presentation at the 2020 Rheumatology Winter Clinical Symposium.