CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS
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Question
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Wifian
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The patient’s neck shifts forward, resulting in the occiput not being able to stick to the wall
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Lying around
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Limited neck movement
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Detailed explanation-1: -Symptomatic loss of lumbar lordosis is a disabling complication of scoliosis surgery. This so-called “flat-back syndrome” is characterized by an inability to stand erect and by upper back pain.
Detailed explanation-2: -When there is a loss of cervical lordosis, this means the cervical spine in the neck has lost its healthy c-shaped curvature and becomes straighter, or the curve can be reversed, known as a ‘reverse curve’. Having a healthy neck curve is important as it connects the brain to the rest of the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -Symptoms in these areas in addition to pain in the neck is very common with c5-c6 disc herniations. Symptoms of c5-c6 disc herniation can include numbness, tingling, burning, weakness, problems with vision, and more.
Detailed explanation-4: -Lordosis is excessive curvature in the lumbar portion of the spine, which gives a swayback appearance. The spine is divided into several sections. The cervical vertebrae make up the neck. The thoracic vertebrae comprise the chest section and have ribs attached.