Ankylosing spondylitis is part of a larger family of arthritis called spondyloarthritis. Spondylo means vertebra, or the bones of the back. And arthritis, of course means joint pain, stiffness, or swelling. Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammation type arthritis. In this video, Dr. Cohen shares an overview of Ankylosing Spondylitis. | Johns Hopkins Rheumatology

Watch the full video to learn about the 5 signs that indicate that ankylosing spondylitis is advancing. | Healthline

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease causing axial arthritis, frequently resulting in inflammatory low back pain early in the disease course, with eventual severe impairment of spinal mobility due to structural changes ultimately leading to spinal fusion. In the second of our five part series on Ankylosing Spondylitis, Dr. Cohen discusses the common signs and symptoms of this condition. | Johns Hopkins Rheumatology