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Spondyloarthritis (SpA) encompasses a group of inflammatory rheumatic diseases characterized by axial and/or peripheral arthritis, along with extra-articular manifestations such as enthesitis, dactylitis, uveitis, and skin lesions. Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), the hallmark of which is chronic sacroiliitis, can progress to vertebral fusion ("bamboo spine") in advanced cases. The prevalence of axSpA varies globally, ranging from 0.1% to 1.4%, with a higher incidence in men and a typical onset in the second or third decades of life. Diagnostic approaches include imaging techniques such as sacroiliac MRI and radiographs, alongside clinical criteria like inflammatory back pain, NSAID responsiveness, peripheral arthritis, and HLA-B27 positivity. Disease management primarily involves NSAIDs, with biologics used for refractory cases, and disease activity is monitored using indices such as BA
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