Clinical outcomes following spinal fracture in patients with ankylosing spondylitis

ConclusionPatients with ankylosing spondylitis are at risk of spinal fracture and associated spinal cord injury after relatively minor trauma. Delayed diagnosis places the patient at risk of neurological compromise, and thus a high index of suspicion is needed when assessing this patient group.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research