contributed by Dr Frank Gaillard on May 2, 2008
A bamboo spine is seen in ankylosing spondylitis as a result of fusion of the anterior and posterior elements. Predisposes to unstable fractures, and Anderson lesions.
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This patient with well known ankylosing spondylitis had a fall. CT at the time demonstrated a bamboo spinal fracture though his fused cervical spine.
6 weeks later later no bony union had yet occurred and appearances were consistent with the development of a pseudoarthrosis.
Photo of bamboo to illustrate bamboo spine.
Author: Jesper Rautell Balle
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