Spondyloarthritis in childhood (juvenile SpA) is distinct from the disease in adults, typically affecting the lower extremities (peripheral arthritis and enthesitis) with spinal or sacroiliac joint involvement rare at disease onset. This Review provides an update on the advances in diagnosis and management of juvenile SpA, summarizing classification and diagnostic criteria, clinical features, outcomes and guidelines for treatment.
- Shirley M. L. Tse
- Ronald M. Laxer