The occurrence and characteristics of severe pain in patients with axial spondyloarthritis

2022-01-31 rheumatology Title + abstract only

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ObjectivesPharmacological management of axial spondylarthritis (axSpA) seek to control inflammation. Even if successful, available evidence suggests that many patients continue to experience pain. The aim of the current study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of severe pain, among persons with axSpA. MethodsThe Scotland Registry for Ankylosing Spondylitis (SIRAS) collected clinical and patient-reported data from adults seen in secondary care in Scotland with a clinical diagnos...