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Patients with ankylosing spondylitis are susceptible to spine fracture, usually in the cervical spine. Less frequently, it extends through the entire width of the spine. As a result the fracture tends to be unstable and may cause neurologic damage. Prompt immobilization and reduction of the dislocated spine followed by stabilization may prevent neurologic damage.

Langue : ANGLAIS

Identifiant basis : 1986002746