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Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Ankylosing Spondylitis [OCOSH Code: C05.116.900.853.750_BD_SD_SP_AS]
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Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament in spondyloarthropathies
Location: http://ard.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/57/7/429Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament in three geographically and genetically different populations of ankylosing spondylitis and other spondyloarthropathies
CONCLUSIONSThe prevalence of OPLL in AS and SpA is higher than previously recognised and seems to be associated with variables identifying more severe axial disease.
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Spine in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Location: http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/spine_in_ankylosing_spondylitisClinical Findings:
- loss of lumbar lordosis;
- back motion is limited;
- note that ability to lean forward has more to do with hip flexion than lumbar spine flexion;
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