Understanding Enthesitis in Spondyloarthritis Spectrum

The chapter explores the development and clinical significance of enthesitis in conditions like psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis, emphasizing its role in diagnosis and predicting disease progression. It discusses challenges in assessing enthesitis, the importance of ultrasound in detection, and the impact on musculoskeletal symptoms and joint damage. Additionally, the chapter touches on the use of imaging tools like ultrasound and MRI in diagnosing enthesitis and the treatment approach with NSAIDs as per guidelines.