Dens Fracture-Nonunion in Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Report / 대한척추외과학회지

ABSTRACT

Patients with ankylosing spondylitis are susceptible to fractures, which usually occur in the cervical spine. However, upper spinal fractures, particularly dens fracture-nonunion complicating ankylosing spondylitis, are quite rare. We encountered one such case. The patient was treated with posterior fusion followed by a halovest, which resulted in good conditions.