Ankylosing spondylitis

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain
x-ray

Throughout the spine, the vertebral bodies are fused by marginal syndesmophytes giving the appearance of Bamboo spine.

Case Discussion

Appearances here are of bamboo spine in ankylosing spondylitis.

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