Remodeling morphology of the subluxated osteotomy vertebra in closing-opening wedge osteotomy in ankylosing spondylitis: would the anterior bony beak blunt?

Xiao-Lin ZhongBang-Ping QianJi-Chen HuangYao LiHong-da BaoYong Qiu

Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2022)

After COWO, new bone formation narrowing the gap and adaptive resorption of the anterior bony beak at the osteotomy level during follow-up was surprisingly favorable. However, the ability of spinal canal remodeling is limited in patients complicated with VS.

Keyphrases

ankylosing spondylitis
total knee arthroplasty
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
spinal cord
disease activity
patient reported outcomes