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Spinal epidural hematoma and ankylosing spondylitis
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|July 1, 1986
Summary
Patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) face a high risk of spinal injury, even from minor trauma. Early decompression is crucial for recovery if progressive neurological symptoms develop.
Area of Science:
- Spinal Medicine
- Rheumatology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting the spine.
- Patients with AS exhibit increased spinal fragility, predisposing them to injury.
- Spinal epidural hematoma (SEH) is an uncommon but serious complication.