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{{Infobox medical condition
| name            = Spinal enthesopathy
| synonyms        =
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| field            = [[Rheumatology]], [[Orthopedics]]
| symptoms        = [[Back pain]], [[stiffness]], [[limited range of motion]]
| complications    = [[Chronic pain]], [[reduced mobility]]
| onset            =
| duration        =
| types            =
| causes          = [[Inflammation]], [[degenerative changes]], [[autoimmune disorders]]
| risks            = [[Age]], [[genetic predisposition]], [[repetitive stress]]
| diagnosis        = [[Physical examination]], [[imaging studies]] ([[X-ray]], [[MRI]])
| differential    = [[Ankylosing spondylitis]], [[osteoarthritis]], [[fibromyalgia]]
| prevention      = [[Regular exercise]], [[ergonomic adjustments]], [[anti-inflammatory diet]]
| treatment        = [[Physical therapy]], [[NSAIDs]], [[corticosteroid injections]]
| medication      = [[Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs]], [[analgesics]]
| prognosis        =
| frequency        =
| deaths          =
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'''Spinal Enthesopathy''' is a medical condition that involves the inflammation of the entheses, the sites where tendons or ligaments insert into the bone. It is a form of [[spondyloarthritis]] and can cause severe pain and discomfort in the affected areas.
'''Spinal Enthesopathy''' is a medical condition that involves the inflammation of the entheses, the sites where tendons or ligaments insert into the bone. It is a form of [[spondyloarthritis]] and can cause severe pain and discomfort in the affected areas.
== Symptoms ==
== Symptoms ==
The primary symptom of spinal enthesopathy is pain, which can be severe and is often worse during certain activities or at certain times of the day. Other symptoms can include stiffness, especially in the morning, and reduced range of motion. In some cases, the condition can also cause fatigue and general feelings of being unwell.
The primary symptom of spinal enthesopathy is pain, which can be severe and is often worse during certain activities or at certain times of the day. Other symptoms can include stiffness, especially in the morning, and reduced range of motion. In some cases, the condition can also cause fatigue and general feelings of being unwell.
== Causes ==
== Causes ==
The exact cause of spinal enthesopathy is unknown, but it is thought to be related to a combination of genetic, environmental, and immune system factors. Some people may be genetically predisposed to the condition, while others may develop it as a result of an injury or infection.
The exact cause of spinal enthesopathy is unknown, but it is thought to be related to a combination of genetic, environmental, and immune system factors. Some people may be genetically predisposed to the condition, while others may develop it as a result of an injury or infection.
== Diagnosis ==
== Diagnosis ==
Diagnosis of spinal enthesopathy typically involves a physical examination and medical history, as well as imaging tests such as X-rays or MRI scans. Blood tests may also be used to check for signs of inflammation and to rule out other conditions.
Diagnosis of spinal enthesopathy typically involves a physical examination and medical history, as well as imaging tests such as X-rays or MRI scans. Blood tests may also be used to check for signs of inflammation and to rule out other conditions.
== Treatment ==
== Treatment ==
Treatment for spinal enthesopathy typically involves a combination of medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. Medications can include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Physical therapy can help to improve flexibility and strength, while lifestyle changes such as regular exercise and a healthy diet can help to manage symptoms and improve overall health.
Treatment for spinal enthesopathy typically involves a combination of medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. Medications can include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Physical therapy can help to improve flexibility and strength, while lifestyle changes such as regular exercise and a healthy diet can help to manage symptoms and improve overall health.
== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Spondyloarthritis]]
* [[Spondyloarthritis]]
* [[Enthesitis]]
* [[Enthesitis]]
* [[Ankylosing spondylitis]]
* [[Ankylosing spondylitis]]
[[Category:Rheumatology]]
[[Category:Rheumatology]]
[[Category:Inflammatory diseases of musculoskeletal system]]
[[Category:Inflammatory diseases of musculoskeletal system]]
[[Category:Spinal diseases]]
[[Category:Spinal diseases]]
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Latest revision as of 01:17, 4 April 2025


Spinal enthesopathy
Synonyms
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Back pain, stiffness, limited range of motion
Complications Chronic pain, reduced mobility
Onset
Duration
Types
Causes Inflammation, degenerative changes, autoimmune disorders
Risks Age, genetic predisposition, repetitive stress
Diagnosis Physical examination, imaging studies (X-ray, MRI)
Differential diagnosis Ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia
Prevention Regular exercise, ergonomic adjustments, anti-inflammatory diet
Treatment Physical therapy, NSAIDs, corticosteroid injections
Medication Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics
Prognosis
Frequency
Deaths


Spinal Enthesopathy is a medical condition that involves the inflammation of the entheses, the sites where tendons or ligaments insert into the bone. It is a form of spondyloarthritis and can cause severe pain and discomfort in the affected areas.

Symptoms[edit]

The primary symptom of spinal enthesopathy is pain, which can be severe and is often worse during certain activities or at certain times of the day. Other symptoms can include stiffness, especially in the morning, and reduced range of motion. In some cases, the condition can also cause fatigue and general feelings of being unwell.

Causes[edit]

The exact cause of spinal enthesopathy is unknown, but it is thought to be related to a combination of genetic, environmental, and immune system factors. Some people may be genetically predisposed to the condition, while others may develop it as a result of an injury or infection.

Diagnosis[edit]

Diagnosis of spinal enthesopathy typically involves a physical examination and medical history, as well as imaging tests such as X-rays or MRI scans. Blood tests may also be used to check for signs of inflammation and to rule out other conditions.

Treatment[edit]

Treatment for spinal enthesopathy typically involves a combination of medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. Medications can include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Physical therapy can help to improve flexibility and strength, while lifestyle changes such as regular exercise and a healthy diet can help to manage symptoms and improve overall health.

See also[edit]

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