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Professor Robert John Moots
24.01.19
Reumatologia
A pain in the back: what is ankylosing spondylitis?
Back pain is a common problem that many of us will experience in our lives. It can have a variety of causes, from a slipped disc to muscle strain. Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic (long-term) condition that can cause pain and inflammation and eventually leads to the bones in the spine fusing together. Renowned rheumatologist Professor Robert Moots explains this condition.