La spondylarthrite ankylosante est une affection inflammatoire chronique touchant principalement la colonne vertébrale et les articulations sacro-iliaques. Lorsque les patients présentent des douleurs et une raideur, un protocole structuré de première ligne vise un contrôle mesurable des symptômes en 2 à 4 semaines, en associant stratégies pharmacologiques et non pharmacologiques.
DOI: 10.1136/ard-2022-223296
Patients suffering from pain and stiffness should use an NSAID as first-line drug treatment up to the maximum dose, taking risks and benefits into account.
For patients who respond well to NSAIDs, continuous use is preferred if needed to control symptoms.
Patients should be educated about axSpA and encouraged to exercise on a regular basis and stop smoking; physiotherapy should be considered.
By suppressing inflammation, NSAIDs often suffice in keeping disease activity and symptoms under control.
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