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Ankylosing Spondylitis
Learn how this rare form of arthritis affects the spine over time.
By
SELF Staffers
October 5, 2023
Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that, over time, can cause some of the vertebrae in your spine to fuse. This condition can be disabling.
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