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Ankylosing SpondylitisClinical features:%u2022 Chronic low back pain and stiffness (typically improves with activity, worsens with rest)%u2022 Sacroiliitis%u2022 Limited spinal mobility%u2022 Peripheral arthritis (less common)%u2022 Anterior uveitis%u2022 EnthesitisInvestigations:%u2022 X-ray: Sacroiliitis, \%u2022 MRI: Early inflammatory changes%u2022 HLA-B27 testing (positive in 90% of cases)Treatment:%u2022 NSAIDs%u2022 Physical therapy%u2022 TNF inhibitors (e.g., etanercept, adalimumab) for severe cases%u2022 Regular exercise and posture maintenance This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC