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Ankylosing Spondylitis and Spinal Cord Injury: Origin, Incidence, Management, and Avoidance
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Title Ankylosing Spondylitis and Spinal Cord Injury: Origin, Incidence, Management, and Avoidance
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/570737?src=rss
Description The authors outline factors that increase the incidence of vertebral column fractures and spinal cord injury (SCI) in ankylosing spondylitis and discuss the management of SCI in patients with AS. Primary prevention strategies for SCI are outlined as well.
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Category Articles > Orthopedics
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Date Apr 9, 2008
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