Pitfalls and complications in the treatment of cervical spine fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis

Pitfalls and complications in the treatment of cervical spine fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Patients with ankylosing spondylitis are at significant risk for sustaining cervical spine injuries following trauma predisposed by kyphosis, stiffness and osteoporotic bone quality of the spine. The risk of sustaining neurological deficits in this patient popula...

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Main Authors: Tschoeke Sven K, Robinson Yohan, John Thilo, Stahel Philip F, Hasenboehler Erik, Fakler Johannes K, Heyde Christoph-E, Kayser Ralph
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Online Access:http://www.pssjournal.com/content/2/1/15

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