Axial Spondyloarthritis in Black Americans: An Observational Study From Five Centers in Shelby County, Tennessee.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is an immune-mediated disease that predominantly affects the axial skeleton. The objective of this study was to describe the frequency and clinical characteristics of axSpA in Black Americans in Shelby County. We also aimed to report diagnostic delays, disease severity, and health disparities in this population.

Methods

This was a retrospective observational study in which electronic records of patients with axSpA were reviewed across five centers in Shelby County. Patients were identified using International Classification of Diseases codes. Data on demographics, clinical characteristics, and imaging were collected. The frequency was reported. Two-group comparisons were done using the chi-square test and two-sample t-test. Multivari

SUBMITTER: Kommineni K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11694252 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature