Ankylosing spondylitis on xray

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Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints. On x-rays, it can cause changes such as bony fusion of the vertebrae, loss of the normal curvature of the spine, and sclerosis (increased bone density) in the affected areas. However, it is important to note that x-rays may not show evidence of Ankylosing spondylitis in its early stages and that a definitive diagnosis typically requires a combination of clinical examination, imaging, and laboratory tests.