Hissa E, Boumphrey F, Bay J
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1986 Jul(208):225-7.
A typical case of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) in a 53-year-old man illustrates the high risk of spinal injury. When compared to the healthy subjects, patients with ankylosing spondylitis are at risk even after trivial injury. Spinal epidural hematoma is rare and generally associated with significant osseous spinal column involvement. Although rare, hematoma should be considered in ankylosing spondylitis patients, when a patient develops progressive neurologic symptoms and signs. An aggressive approach, including early decompression, affords the best chance for recovery.
一名53岁男性的典型强直性脊柱炎（AS）病例说明了脊柱损伤的高风险。与健康受试者相比，强直性脊柱炎患者即使受到轻微损伤也有风险。脊柱硬膜外血肿很少见，通常与严重的脊柱骨受累有关。虽然罕见，但当强直性脊柱炎患者出现进行性神经症状和体征时，应考虑血肿的可能。积极的治疗方法，包括早期减压，为康复提供了最佳机会。
