Fatal Isolated Cervical Spine Injury in a Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Report

Conclusion Isolated cervical spine injuries in patients with ankylosing spondylitis can be fatal. A high degree of clinical suspicion, thorough imaging with computed tomography, and meticulous handling are required in this patient population.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Global Spine Journal - June 18, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Gelalis, Ioannis D.Lykissas, Marios G.Dimou, Apostolos A.Giannoulis, Dionysios K.Beris, Alexandros E. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research