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Ankylosing Spondylitis – Diagnosis & Treatments

Physical Exam

The doctor might suggest a physical exam to find some obvious symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis. You would be asked to do several exercises or move the joints passively so that the healthcare provider might observe how these parts are moving. Some important body parts to examine during this period include sacroiliac, hip, or spine. The doctor would press on those spots to examine for tenderness as well. Also, he or she might check for fluid presence, warmth, and swelling in small joints around the feet, hands, shoulders, knees, and elbows. [3]