Abstract

SOLIS CARTAS, Urbano et al. Bone involvement in ankylosing vertebral hyperostosis. Rev Cuba Reumatol [online]. 2023, vol.25, n.2  Epub June 01, 2023. ISSN 1817-5996.

Ankylosing vertebral hyperostosis is a rare degenerative disease, considered a clinical presentation of spinal osteoarthritis. It mainly affects male patients over 50 years of age. Pain, limitation of mobility and neuropathic manifestations constitute its main clinical manifestations. Diagnosis focuses on the identification of radiological findings. The objective of this study is to show the radiological elements that allow us to reach the diagnosis of this disease. A brief description of the basic and characteristic elements of ankylosing vertebral hyperostosis is made and an anteroposterior x-ray of the thoracolumbar spine is exposed where the distinctive elements, from the imaging point of view, of this disease can be appreciated. Early diagnosis of the disease and appropriate treatment minimizes the risk of decreased mobility, which is the main complication of ankylosing vertebral hyperostosis.

Keywords : degenerative illness; rheumatic disease; ankylosing vertebral hyperostosis; osteophyte; bone bridge.

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