Pending exclusion of ankylosing spondylitis means that the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis cannot be ruled out, and the diagnosis can only be ruled out after relevant laboratory and imaging tests are performed.
When diagnosing a number of orthopedic diseases, it is also necessary to identify a number of diseases when performing the appropriate tests, such as spine, sacroiliac joints, lower extremity hip and knee joint disorders, which can sometimes be caused by ankylosing spondylitis. At the time of initial imaging, diagnostic imaging will give ankylosing spondylitis to be ruled out because the imaging signs are similar to those of ankylosing spondylitis.
Ruling out ankylosing spondylitis can be aided by laboratory tests such as positive HLA-B27 markers, markedly elevated blood sedimentation or C-reactive protein, and X-rays showing fusion of the sacroiliac joint spaces or “bamboo-like” changes in the spine.
It is recommended to consult the doctor in time, complete the follow-up examination, and follow the doctor’s instructions after the diagnosis is clear.