Ankylosing Spondylitis and Axial Spondyloarthritis

This is the book to reach for if you've recently been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis or axial spondyloarthritis, or if you've been managing the condition for years and want a current, comprehensive reference. Published in 2023 by Oxford University Press, it reflects how dramatically the understanding and treatment of this disease have evolved — and Dr. Muhammad Asim Khan, who has lived with AS since childhood, brings both clinical authority and personal insight to every page.

You'll find clear explanations of what axial spondyloarthritis is, how it's diagnosed (including why it takes so long for so many patients, particularly women), what the latest treatments can do, and how to work effectively with your rheumatologist. The sections on IL-17 inhibitors and JAK inhibitors are current and practical — exactly the kind of guidance patients need to have informed conversations about their options.

This book also takes seriously the parts of AS that affect your whole life: work, relationships, physical activity, and the frustration of a disease that is often invisible to others. If you've spent years being dismissed or misdiagnosed before landing here, you'll find an author who understands that experience and takes it seriously. This is the definitive patient guide for axial spondyloarthritis right now.