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Review
. 2008;24(1):E6.
doi: 10.3171/FOC/2008/24/1/E6.

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

Matthew L Mundwiler  1 , Khawar Siddique, Jeffrey M Dym, Brian Perri, J Patrick Johnson, Michael H Weisman
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Complications of the spine in ankylosing spondylitis with a focus on deformity correction

Matthew L Mundwiler et al. Neurosurg Focus. 2008.

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.

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