This guideline covers diagnosing and managing spondyloarthritis that is suspected or confirmed in adults who are 16 years or older. It aims to raise awareness of the features of spondyloarthritis and provide clear advice on what action to take when people with signs and symptoms first present in healthcare settings. It also provides advice on the range of treatments available.
In June 2017, we updated recommendation 1.2.7 to clarify the advice on what imaging should be done.
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Who is it for?:
Healthcare professionals
Commissioners and providers
People with spondyloarthritis and their families and carers
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