ankylosed /an·ky·losed/ (ang´kĭ-lōzd) fused or obliterated, as an ankylosed joint.
ankylosed
ankylosed [ang´kĭ-lōsd]
Patient discussion about ankylosed.
an·ky·losed ( ng k -l st , -lzd)adj. 1. Stiffened or bound by adhesions. 2. Of or relating to a joint in a state of ankylosis. |
ankylosed
[ang′kilōst]
pertaining to the immobility or fusion of a joint resulting from pathologic changes in it or in adjacent tissues.
ankylosed [ang´kĭ-lōsd]
affected with ankylosis.
ankylosed
affected with ankylosis.
Patient discussion about ankylosed.
Q. Is ankylosing spondylitis genetically inherited?
A. It is known today that ankylosing spondylitis (spondyloarthritis) has a very strong genetic connection. It is not a disease inhertited by a single gene that is dominant, but certainly there is genetic predisposition in families (and a more detailed information- about 90% of the patients express the HLA-B27 genotype).
Q. I have had ankylosing spondilitis for over 25 years. What is available at this point to mitigate the effects?
A. The mainstay of the treatment severe ankylosing spondylitis today are "anti-TNF", drugs that affect the immune system through blocking the action of a protein called TNF.
Other optional treatments include sulfasalazine and thalidomide.
Of course, all these treatments require prescription and consultation with a doctor (in this case usually rheumatologist).
You may read more here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ankylosingspondylitis.html
Read more or ask a question about ankylosedOther optional treatments include sulfasalazine and thalidomide.
Of course, all these treatments require prescription and consultation with a doctor (in this case usually rheumatologist).
You may read more here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ankylosingspondylitis.html
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