What types of nondegenerative arthritides may affect the spine

What types of nondegenerative arthritides may affect the spine?

Ankylosing spondylitis is a seronegative spondyloarthropathy that predominantly affects young males. Thin flowing syndesmophytes result in fusion of the vertebral bodies, leading to a “bamboo spine”.

Fusion of the facet joints is also common. Patients experience back pain and are at increased risk of spinal fracture.

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