How often does Axial Spondyloarthritis occur in patients with IBD

How often does Axial Spondyloarthritis occur in patients with IBD?

Prevalence of Arthritis in IBD

Arthritis PatternCrohn’s Disease (%)Ulcerative Colitis (%)All IBD (%)
Peripheral151213
Sacroiliitis a13710
Spondylitis b423

a Many of these patients have asymptomatic radiographic sacroiliitis and is not associated with HLA-B27 positivity.

b About 80% of these individuals are HLA-B27-positive.

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