Ankylosing spondylitis is related to infection, immunity and heredity, etc. Patients with ankylosing spondylitis can consult rheumatology and orthopedics.
1. Rheumatology and Immunology: The specific condition of ankylosing spondylitis is not yet clear, and it is generally believed to be related to infection, immunity and heredity, etc. The disease belongs to one of the types of rheumatic diseases, and the treatment is mainly based on medication, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as etoricoxib, etc. Patients in need of confirmation of diagnosis or medication should consult the Rheumatology and Immunology department for treatment of ankylosing spondylitis.
2. Orthopedics: Patients with ankylosing spondylitis who have severe deformity of joints and loss of joint function need surgical treatment when necessary, and commonly used surgical treatments include arthroplasty and spinal orthopedics, so patients with ankylosing spondylitis who need surgical treatments should consult orthopedics.
Patients with ankylosing spondylitis should consult orthopedics and rheumatology department of regular hospitals.