Description

Spondyloarthropathy refers to a group of inflammatory rheumatic diseases that primarily affect the spine and sacroiliac joints, causing pain, stiffness, and potential long-term damage to the joints and surrounding tissues. The term "spondyloarthropathy" encompasses several conditions with a common characteristic of inflammation in the spine and/or joints, often associated with other symptoms like enthesitis (inflammation where tendons or ligaments attach to bones) and dactylitis (swelling of fingers or toes).