DOWNLOAD FREE FULL TEXT Open Access  DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT Subscription Access

Ankylosing spondylitis in a 50-year-old man: a case report

AA Kawu

Abstract


Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a distinct disease entity characterized by inflammation of multiple articular and paraarticular structures especially of the spine, sacroiliac joints and large peripheral joints such as the hips, shoulders and rarely the knees frequently resulting in bony ankylosis. This is a case report of a 50 year old school teacher with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) that presented at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada, Abuja. This case was presented to create further awareness and highlight peculiarity of management in our settings.

Key-words: Ankylosing Spondylitis, Bamboo spine, sacroiliac joint, physiotherapy


Full Text:
EMAIL FULL TEXT
DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT

Nigerian Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma.   ISSN: 1596-4582