This section contains spondyloarthritis diagnostic information for primary care physicians; training for first responders on the modified protocols for handling someone with spondyloarthritis; and crucial information for chiropractors, who often see patients with undiagnosed spondyloarthritis and need to be aware of the greatly increased risk of spinal fracture in these patients.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) 2012 NHANES study, spondyloarthritis affects at least 3.2 million adults in the U.S. Though it is fairly common (more common than rheumatoid arthritis,) it is largely unknown by the medical community and frequently goes undiagnosed by physicians. The average delay in diagnosis for someone with any form of spondyloarthritis ranges seven to 10 years.
Our goals with this section are to raise awareness of spondyloarthritis among medical professionals and offer our assistance to you, as well as your patients.
We offer valuable resources for your spondyloarthritis patients, including physician vetted information, and patient educational and support programs, such as: