Discrepancies reported in the management of osteoporosis in patients with ankylosing spondylitis

In their study the authors describe osteoporosis to be a common complication of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and report on a lack of clear guidelines for its management. To review this situation they conducted a survey to determine current practice for the management of osteoporosis in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS).The authors conducted a questionnaire survey of current practice from 310 consultant rheumatologists in the United Kingdom, the questionnaire comprised of 14 questions relating to the management of osteoporosis in AS....