Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4081085 | Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Ankylosing spondylitis of the cervical spine is associated with stiff kyphosis and increased risk of transversal unstable fracture. A spine surgeon may be involved mainly in the management of trauma cases, but in some situations, corrective surgery of a kyphotic cervical deformity is needed. Both types of cases carry specific aspects and rely on principles that differ from those associated with more common cervical surgery. This paper is a review of the literature regarding cervical surgery in cases of ankylosing spondylitis. It addresses practical technical questions.
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Authors
J.-Y. Lazennec, H. d’Astorg, M.-A. Rousseau,