Presentation
Fall. History of spondylosis. Severe pain.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Bamboo spine of ankylosing spondylitis
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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.