Heterogeneous group of arthritic diseases sharing clinical and radiologic features. They are associated with the HLA-B27 ANTIGEN and some with a triggering infection. Most involve the axial joints in the SPINE, particularly the SACROILIAC JOINT, but can also involve asymmetric peripheral joints. Subsets include ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS; REACTIVE ARTHRITIS; PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS; and others.

Annotation

coordinate with specific vertebra

DUI

D025242 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0374011

Previous indexing

Spinal Diseases (1977-2001); Spondylitis, Ankylosing (1977-2001)

History note

2002

Public note

2002