prognosis

Last reviewed 01/2018

  • majority of cases will resolve with conservative treatment within 3–6 months
  • bilateral and HLA-B27 associated arthritis cases have worst prognosis
  • fascial collapse and over-pronation with pes planus are complications

Reference:

  1. ARC (February 2004). Hands On - practical advice on management of rheumatic disease, 2.