Overview of ankylosing spondylitis -- History of ankylosing spondylitis -- Who gets ankylosing spondylitis? -- Anatomy of the spinal column -- Clinical presentation and diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis -- Other manifestations of ankylosing spondylitis -- Bone health -- Juvenile-onset ankylosing spondylitis -- Spondyloarthritis -- Disease management -- Surgery -- Physical and daily activity -- What does the future hold?