The History of Ankylosing Spondylitis/Axial Spondyloarthritis – What Drives New Knowledge?
Abstract:The history of axial spondyloarthritis dates back several centuries. Significant achievements have been made since the late 19th century. This historical review attempts to demonstrate how closely the progress in rheumatology clinical medicine is related to advances in basic science. Ankylosing Spondylitis (from the ancient Greek “vertebra” and ἄγκυλος ‘ankylos’ meaning “bent, curved”; Latinized as … Read more