Multiple thoracic spine fractures complicating ankylosing hyperostosis of the spine.
Ankylosing hyperostosis of the spine is a distinct clinical entity that merits diagnosis and recognition of its structural limitations. The case of multiple thoracic spine fractures presented here emphasizes the potentially increased susceptibility of involved spines to trauma and also suggests the need to caution diagnosed patients from placing their spines at undue risk.
D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000175:diagnosis; D011859:Radiography; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000175:diagnosis; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*