Decreasing incidence of cervical spine fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: A population-based study in Southeast Norway

Individuals diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) face an increased risk of spine fractures, specifically cervical spine fractures (CS-Fxs). In the past two decades, biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) have provided considerable relief from pain and an enhanced sense of wellbeing for a large segment of AS patients. Despite these improvements, it remains unclear whether extended use of bDMARDs can indeed reduce the risk of spine fractures.

Source: The Spine Journal - March 26, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: P ål Nicolay Fougner Rydning, Hege Linnerud, Jalal Mirzamohammadi, Tor Brommeland, Pål Andre Rønning, Magnus Evjensvold, Mads Aarhus, Gunnstein Bakland, Eirik Helseth Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research