Bamboo spine of ankylosing spondylitis

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall. History of spondylosis. Severe pain.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

Squaring of the vertebral bodies with calcification of the anterior spinal ligament.

Diffuse ankylosis of the lumbar spine giving a bamboo spine appearance.

Bilateral sacroiliac joint ankylosis.

Case Discussion

Classic appearances of ankylosing spondylitis with a bamboo spine. 

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