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[Spinal pseudoarthrosis in ankylosing spondylitis].

F J Manero Ruiz1, M Roca Espiau, J Mota Martínez

  • 1Servicios de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza.

Anales De Medicina Interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984)
|November 8, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Spinal pseudoarthrosis, a rare complication of ankylosing spondylitis, involves discovertebral junction destruction. Imaging like MRI is crucial for evaluating spinal cord compression in these cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the spine.
  • Spinal pseudoarthrosis is an uncommon but severe complication of advanced AS.
  • It involves the destruction of the discovertebral junction.

Observation:

  • Two cases of spinal pseudoarthrosis at the thoracolumbar level are presented.
  • These occurred after spontaneous falls.
  • Both cases exhibited neural arch involvement and spinal cord compression, necessitating stabilization.

Findings:

  • Conventional radiographs and computed tomography (CT) can reveal bone abnormalities.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is essential for assessing spinal cord and soft tissue involvement.
  • Spinal pseudoarthrosis requires prompt diagnosis and management.

Implications:

  • Early recognition of spinal pseudoarthrosis in AS patients is critical.
  • Multimodality imaging, particularly MRI, aids in comprehensive evaluation.
  • Effective management strategies are needed to prevent neurological deficits.

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