Traumatic spinal cord injury as a complication to ankylosing spondylitis. An extended report.

Abstract

Patients with AS seem to run a higher risk of traumatic SCI than the people at large, and the injury levels are higher. In particular, male patients with advanced AS should be instructed to install preventive devices such as night lights and handrails, supports or head rests when driving a car, and they should avoid walking on slippery surfaces, loose carpets etc. They also should be encouraged to avoid excessive use of alcohol and activities involving the risk of physical injury such as contact sports.