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Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Ankylosing spondylitis is the main type of spondyloarthritis, in the same family as psoriatic arthritis. The main symptom of ankylosing spondylitis is inflammation of the spine, leading to back stiffness and pain. Over time, the spine can become fused.

BMC rheumatologists are leaders in diagnosis and treatment of ankylosing spondylitis, conducting extensive research in this disease, and leading national treatment guidelines. Our renowned experts provide specialized therapies, including many new treatments and infusion therapies. A clinical pharmacist works closely with the clinicians and patients in the clinic to help make sure you have all the information you need about your medications and that treatments are given as safely as possible. 

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Rheumatology

The Department of Rheumatology provides a full range of services - including joint injections, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and infusion therapies – for arthritis and systemic rheu…
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Spondyloarthritis

Spondyloarthritis can be difficult to diagnose, but the team in BMC’s spondyloarthritis program are leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.
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