Ankylosing spondylitis (rheumatoid spondylitis)

An inflammatory autoimmune disease causing varying degrees of arthritis mainly in the spine and sacroiliac joints.

Things to consider

  • Severity
  • Age at diagnosis
  • Type of treatment
  • Extra-articular manifestations
  • Length of disability leave
  • Limitations
  • Occupation
  • Related conditions (nervous disorder, etc.)

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What response can you expect?

Mild with morning stiffness only:generally standard
Moderate more marked symptoms, visible changes on X-ray, frequent or ongoing treatment:rated +75
Severe marked symptoms, progressive disease with frequent episodes, ongoing treatment, moderate deformities, possible extra-articular manifestations:rated at least +150 to declined