Can Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) Turn into Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Bones and Joints Community Axial Spondyloarthritis Community
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Yes, some people with nr-axSpA may progress to AS, but not everyone. Studies show that about 5% to 30% of people with nr-axSpA develop AS over a span of 2 to 30 years.