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Complications of the spine in ankylosing spondylitis with a focus on deformity correction

Year: 2008

Type: review

Abstract: 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.

Source: Neurosurgical FOCUS

DOI: 10.3171/foc/2008/24/1/e6

Authors: Matthew L. Mundwiler, Khawar Siddique, Jeffrey M. Dym, Brian Perri, J. Patrick Johnson, Michael H. Weisman

Institution: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2147937215