Can radiologic parameters used to detect cervical spinal instability be used in patients with ankylosing spondylitis?

Henrik TeuberSascha HalvachizadehMelvin MuthirakalayilLuxu YinHarry EisenkreinFrank HildebrandPhilipp KobbeKai SprengelLadislav MicaHatem AlkadhiHans-Christoph PapeRoman Pfeifer

Published in: European journal of medical research (2023)

In this analysis, CT measurements pertaining to various cervical pathologies were not different between patients with and without AS. Parameters to assess for atlanto-occipital dislocation/instability, spondylolisthesis, or basilar invagination in the trauma setting may reliably be used in patients with AS.

Keyphrases

ankylosing spondylitis
rheumatoid arthritis
disease activity
spinal cord
computed tomography
image quality
contrast enhanced
dual energy
systemic lupus erythematosus
spinal cord injury
trauma patients
pet ct
data analysis
endovascular treatment