| Literature DB >> 20717515 |
Dae-Jean Jo1, Sung-Min Kim, Ki-Tack Kim, Eun-Min Seo.
Abstract
The management of lower cervical fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) differs from normal cervical fractures. Patients with AS are highly susceptible to extensive neurologic injuries and spinal deformities after cervical fractures from even minor traumatic forces. These injuries are uniquely complex, require careful imaging assessment, and aggressive surgical management to optimize spinal stability and functional outcomes.Entities:
Keywords: Ankylosing spondylitis; Lower cervical spine fracture
Year: 2010 PMID: 20717515 PMCID: PMC2916151 DOI: 10.3340/jkns.2010.48.1.66
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Korean Neurosurg Soc ISSN: 1225-8245