Complications of the spine in ankylosing spondylitis with a focus on deformity correction.
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a systemic inflammatory disorder with frequent spinal axis symptoms. In this paper, the authors explored the spinal manifestations of AS and its characteristic anatomical lesions, radiological findings, and complications. They also offer a comprehensive report of the medical and surgical treatments with a focus on deformity correction.
Mundwiler
Matthew L
ML
Division of Rheumatology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Siddique
Khawar
K
Dym
Jeffrey M
JM
Perri
Brian
B
Johnson
J Patrick
JP
Weisman
Michael H
MH
D000465:Algorithms; D001416:Back Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*