Ankylosing spondylitis is a kind of spondyloarthropathy, which is characterized with inflammatory lumbago, peripheral arthritis and enthesitis, et al. The disease can complicate with eye disease, heart and kidney involvement, and other extra-articular disorders. The disease belongs to impediment pattern according to Chinese medicine.  

In addition, the department also takes full advantages of Chinese medicine therapies, such as fuming or steaming, topical application of herbal medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion, et al in clinical practice. Meanwhile, the department develops series of Chinese herbal preparations for rheumatic disorders. The application of Fu subcutaneous needle, small needle knife to ankylosing spondylitis is promising and biological agents also effective to severe and intractable ankylosing spondylitis.