"Bamboo spine" starts to bend--something is wrong.
A typical complication of ankylosing spondylitis with an atypical patient history is reported and the topic is discussed. The diagnosis of a spinal fracture may be difficult in a "bamboo spine".
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Rheumatism Foundation Hospital, Heinola, Finland. markku.kauppi@reuma.fimnet.fi
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D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D007738:Kyphosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology*; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed