Late-onset peripheral joint disease in ankylosing spondylitis

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Abstract
The records of 150 patients with definite ankylosing spondylitis who had significant peripheral arthritis and were seronegative were reviewed and 7 patients were found who had the onset of peripheral arthritis after their spinal disease became inactive. This late-onset peripheral arthritis may lead to significant joint deformity, and aggressive therapy may be warranted.