Plain X-ray of the sacroiliac joints
plain film X-ray
tests per year, UK, at diagnosis
“Offer plain film X-ray of the sacroiliac joints for people with suspected axial spondyloarthritis, unless the person is likely to have an immature skeleton. ... Diagnose ankylosing spondylitis if the plain film X-ray shows sacroiliitis meeting the modified New York criteria”
NICE NG65, Spondyloarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management, recommendations, 2017-02
- Kind of source
- Clinical guideline
- Read on
- 2026-11-06
- Daily check
- Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06
- What to know
- The X-ray is what makes the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis.
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