Ankylosing spondylitis and spinal cord injury: Review Ankilozan spondilit ve spinal kord yaralanmasi
Journal of Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation, cilt.21, sa.3, ss.85-88, 2010 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
- Cilt numarası: 21 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2010
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.85-88
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Ankylosing spondylitis, Spinal cord injury, Vertebral fracture
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting mainly the axial skeleton and characterized by ossification of the spinal discs, joints, and ligaments, leading to progressive rigidity and altered biomechanical properties of the spine. Osteoporosis and these pathological changes result in aweakened vertebral column with increased susceptibility to fractures and spinal cord injury (SCI) after minor trauma. Spinal cord injury in AS is a complex problem associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. The fracture may be initially missed on conventional radiographs. This review overviews the risk factors, assessment methods, primary prevention strategies and management of SCI in patients with AS. Copyright © 2010 by Türk Tibbi Rehabilitasyon Kurumu Derneǧi.