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The study aims to assess the impact of concomitant peripheral arthritis on disease activity and functional impairment in early axial spondyloarthritis patients.

February 27, 2026

Evaluation of concomitant peripheral arthritis in early axial spondyloarthritis: results from a 24 month follow-up (Italian arm of SPACE study).

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The study aims to assess the impact of concomitant peripheral arthritis on disease activity and functional impairment in early axial spondyloarthritis patients.
Follow-up of axSpA patients over 24 months
Assessment of disease activity and functional status
Comparative analysis of peripheral and axial manifestations
Patients with peripheral arthritis exhibited higher disease activity levels.
Increased functional impairment was noted in patients with concomitant peripheral arthritis.
Differences in axial involvement were observed between groups.

Abstract

axSpA patients with PA more often had other peripheral manifestations and increased disease activity and functional impairment, and revealed possible differences in axial involvement. These differences may be important in treatment decisions and warrant further investigation.

Evaluation of concomitant peripheral arthritis in early axial spondyloarthritis: results from a 24 month follow-up (Italian arm of SPACE study).

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