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ArticleSurgical neurology international2020

Spinal fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: A case report and literature review.

Eduardo Augusto Iunes, Enrico Barletta, Telmo Augusto Barba Belsuzarri, Daniel Paz Araujo, Fabio Sparapani, Franz Onishi, Sergio Cavalheiro, Thiago Salati, Vinicius De Meldau Benites, Andrei Joaquim

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Eduardo Augusto IunesDepartment of Neurosurgery, UNIFESP, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Enrico BarlettaDepartment of Medicine, Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Telmo Augusto Barba BelsuzarriDepartment of Neurosurgery, Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Daniel Paz AraujoDepartment of Neurosurgery, UNIFESP, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Fabio SparapaniDepartment of Neurosurgery, UNIFESP, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Franz OnishiDepartment of Neurosurgery, UNIFESP, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Sergio CavalheiroDepartment of Neurosurgery, UNIFESP, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Thiago SalatiDepartment of Neurosurgery, UNIFESP, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Vinicius De Meldau BenitesDepartment of Neurosurgery, UNIFESP, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Andrei JoaquimDepartment of Neurosurgery, UNICAMP, Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz - Barão Geraldo, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Abstract

backgroundSevere ankylosing spondylitis (AS) affects the entire spine, increasing the risk of vertebral fractures. There are several fusion procedures used (e.g., anterior, posterior, or combined 360° procedures) to stabilize these fractures. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 45-year-old male with a 33-year diagnosis of AS presented with a progressive quadriparesis of 6 months' duration. Previously, he had surgery on both hips. The medical report documented degenerative spondylolisthesis at the C5-C6 level along with syndesmophytes a herniated disc and stenosis. Following a circumferential decompression/fusion without complications, the patient's symptoms resolved.

conclusionFor patients presenting with cervical fractures and AS, circumferential surgical decompression/ fusion may result in good outcomes.

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