
07/07/2025
Posterior Spinal Stabilization for Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury secondary to Cervical Fracture in Ankylosing Spondylolitis (AS) patient
Patients with AS have a significantly higher risk of spinal fractures (4x) compared to the general population. Fractures often result from low-energy mechanisms like falls from standing height, due to the altered biomechanics and reduced flexibility of the fused spine. Cervical spine fractures are the most common, particularly at the C5-C6 and C6-C7 levels. The fractures are frequently unstable and may extend through the entire width of the spine, increasing the risk of neurological compromise.