Similar to axial SpA, for both oligoarthritis and polyarthritis, short-termuse of selective COX-2 inhibitors is accepted in inactive IBD, preferablyused to bridge local injections of steroids in oligoarthritis and oralsulfasalazine therapy (2–3 g/day) for polyarthritis.24,26,35 In case of non-response, anti-TNF agents are a safe secondtherapeutic option.24,35,38. Here, TNF is linked to polyarticular arthritis.