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Ankylosing Spondylitis is also known as Bechterew disease and Marie Strümpell disease)
Shinning edges / Corner sign:
Early spondylitis is characterised by small erosions at the corners of vertebral bodies with reactive sclerosis (Romanus lesions of the spine: shiny corner sign).
Squaring of vertebral bodies
Bamboo spine: Due to diffuse syndesmophyitic ankylosis.
Sword spine: Due to interspinous ligament calcification.
Shoulders: Large erosion of anterolateral aspect of humeral head produces 'hatchet' deformity.
Spondylodiscitis
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| Ankylosing Spondylitis (Radiological signs notes) |
Shinning edges / Corner sign:
Early spondylitis is characterised by small erosions at the corners of vertebral bodies with reactive sclerosis (Romanus lesions of the spine: shiny corner sign).
Squaring of vertebral bodies
Bamboo spine: Due to diffuse syndesmophyitic ankylosis.
Sword spine: Due to interspinous ligament calcification.
Shoulders: Large erosion of anterolateral aspect of humeral head produces 'hatchet' deformity.
Spondylodiscitis
That's all!
Thanks, Shireesha!
-IkaN
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