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Session 3: IBD-Associated Spondyloarthropathies: Lessons learned from a Multidisciplinary Program at The Ottawa Hospital

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Overview

Moderator - Dr. Sanjay Murthy


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Learning Objectives: • Describe the spectrum of musculoskeletal manifestations associated with inflammatory bowel disease and identify patients who may benefit from rheumatologic assessment. • Explain current approaches to the diagnosis and monitoring of IBD-associated spondyloarthritis, including the role of imaging and multidisciplinary care. • Explore how unrecognized spondyloarthritis may contribute to biologic failure, treatment switching, and difficult-to-treat disease, and discuss strategies to optimize first-line therapy selection.

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