Spine in ankylosing spondylitis. Frontal X-ray of the lumbosacral (lower) spine of a 56-year-old woman with ankylosing spondylitis. This is a condition where the spinal joints become progressively inflamed,and eventually the spine fuses. The severity of cases can vary from mild to severe and immobilising. Treatment is with physiotherapy and anti-inflammatory drugs. The pelvic bones are seen at bottom,and ribs are seen at top. | |
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