@article{JSS4222,
author = {Etka Kurucan and David N. Bernstein and Addisu Mesfin},
title = {Surgical management of spinal fractures in ankylosing spondylitis},
journal = {Journal of Spine Surgery},
volume = {4},
number = {3},
year = {2018},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Background: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rheumatologic condition that affects the axial skeleton. Structural changes render the spine susceptible to fractures, which can be treated operatively or non-operatively. The preferred surgical approach is not well established. The objective of this study is to evaluate trends in the surgical treatment of AS patients with cervical and thoracolumbar spine fractures.
Methods: Using the nationwide inpatient sample (NIS) database, we identified 961 (4,683 weighted) AS patients from 2003 to 2014 who had fusion surgery for vertebral fractures. Our primary outcome was the national trend in use of posterior (PSF), anterior posterior (APSF), and anterior fusion (ASF) surgeries. In addition, we examined patient demographics, complications, institutional characteristics, and hospitalization lengths and costs.
Results: The number of fusions performed in AS patients with fractures increased significantly (P},
issn = {2414-4630}, url = {https://jss.amegroups.org/article/view/4222}
}