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Ankylosing spondylitis - cervical spine

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Complete fusion of anterior and posterior elements in ankylosing spondylitis, so called bamboo spine.

Case Discussion

Complete fusion of anterior and posterior elements in ankylosing spondylitis, so called bamboo spine.

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