Tumor Necrosis Factor α Inhibition in Radiographic and Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis: Results From a Large Observational Cohort

Abstract

The indications for treatment with anti-TNF agents were comparable for patients with radiographic axial SpA and those with nonradiographic axial SpA. With the exception of patients with elevated CRP levels at baseline, higher rates of response to TNF inhibition were achieved in the group of patients with radiographic axial SpA than in the group with nonradiographic axial SpA.