My son had an MRI on his knee and is showed synovial thickening. He s 18 and has been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis. He s very active and is hoping to play basketball soon. His physician is prescribing him a Medrol dose pack. If that doesn t help, would a cortisone shot be the next course of treatment?
Hello, The treatment of the ankylosing spondylitis includes: - Medications such as Golimumab. It is a prescription medication.- Steroid shots might help to treat the symptoms.- Physical therapy-Surgery- Exercise is the best treatment for the ankylosing spondylitis at the early stalemate care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.