Question

A 30-year-old man presents with lower back pain and stiffness that improves with exercise and worsens by rest. X-ray shows sacroiliitis. According to NICE, which condition is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Ankylosing spondylitis

Answer

Osteoarthritis of the spine

Answer

Mechanical low back pain

Answer

Cauda equina syndrome

Answer

Vertebral fracture

Practice question

A 30-year-old man presents with lower back pain and stiffness that improves with exercise and worsens by rest. X-ray shows sacroiliitis. According to NICE, which condition is most likely?