1995-2025: thirty years of ASAS and its contribution to the understanding of spondyloarthritis. [Review]

van der Heijde, D.; Navarro-Compan, V.; Landewe, R.; Sieper, J.; van Gaalen, F.; Gensler, LS.; Machado, PM.; Marzo-Ortega, H.; Poddubnyy, D.; Protopopov, M.; Ramiro, S.; Sepriano, A.; Baraliakos, X.

1995-2025: thirty years of ASAS and its contribution to the understanding of spondyloarthritis. [Review]

All Authors

van der Heijde, D.

Navarro-Compan, V.

Landewe, R.

Sieper, J.

van Gaalen, F.

Gensler, LS.

Machado, PM.

Marzo-Ortega, H.

Poddubnyy, D.

Protopopov, M.

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LTHT Author

Marzo-Ortega, Helena

LTHT Department

NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre
Rheumatology

Publication Date

2025

Item Type

Journal Article
Review
Historical Article

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe the role of the Assessment of SpondyloArthritis interntational Society (ASAS) over the past 30 years in the understanding of the field of spondyloarthritis. METHODS: A narrative review of the achievements. RESULTS: A summary of the role of ASAS in defining nomenclature, definition of and criteria for SpA, outcome assessments, recommendations, and education. CONCLUSION: ASAS played an important role in shaping the field of SpA.