Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs SpondyloarthropathyUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewSpondyloarthropathy is a group of inflammatory conditions that cause arthritis, especially of the spine. They can also affect the arms, legs, and bowels. They mostly affect males in their teens and 20s. SymptomsSymptoms include pain, stiffness, and swelling in the affected areas.TreatmentsTreatments may include physical therapy, medications, and surgery. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use