A 60-year-old man presents with chronic low back pain, worse in the morning, and stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes, improving with exercise. X-ra...

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A 60-year-old man presents with chronic low back pain, worse in the morning, and stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes, improving with exercise. X-ray shows sacroiliitis. Which condition is most likely?

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Ankylosing spondylitis

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Mechanical back pain

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Facet joint arthritis

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Disc prolapse

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Osteoporotic compression fracture

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Rheumatology

A 60-year-old man presents with chronic low back pain, worse in the morning, and stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes, improving with exercise. X-ray shows sacroiliitis. Which condition is most likely?