The use of imaging methods in diagnostic of axial spondyloarthritis - current approach

Abstract

The objective of our report is to summarize current knowledge and approaches in the diagnostics of axial spondyloarthritis. There are discussed the used criteria, imaging methods and their beneifts and applicability with respect to the international concept.

In the end the work focused on the differential diagnosis of this group of diseases from a radiological point of view.

Keywords

• ankylosing spondylitis
• axial spondyloarthritis
• imaging