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World J Orthop. Dec 18, 2011; 2(12): 107-115
Published online Dec 18, 2011. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v2.i12.107
Published online Dec 18, 2011. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v2.i12.107
Table 2 Modified New York criteria for ankylosing spondylitis[16]
Low back pain for at least 3 mo duration improved by exercise and not relieved by rest |
Limitation of lumbar spine motion in sagittal and frontal planes |
Chest expansion decreased relative to normal values for age and sex |
Unilateral sacroiliitis grade 3–4 |
Bilateral sacroiliitis grade 2–4 |
Definite ankylosing spondylitis if (4a or 4b) and any clinical criterion (1–3) |
- Citation: Akgul O, Ozgocmen S. Classification criteria for spondyloarthropathies. World J Orthop 2011; 2(12): 107-115
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v2/i12/107.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v2.i12.107