@article{ref1,
title="Fatal isolated cervical spine injury in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis: a case report",
journal="Global spine journal",
year="2015",
author="Gelalis, Ioannis D. and Lykissas, Marios G. and Dimou, Apostolos A. and Giannoulis, Dionysios K. and Beris, Alexandros E.",
volume="5",
number="3",
pages="253-256",
abstract="Study Design Case report. <br><br>OBJECTIVE The purpose of the present case report was to present a patient with a history of ankylosing spondylitis who sustained a dislocation of C6 on C7 and died soon after his presentation in the emergency room (ER). <br><br>METHODS An 88-year-old man was brought to the ER due to a neck injury secondary to a fall. Imaging of the cervical spine revealed anterior dislocation of C6 on C7 and the characteristic &quot;bamboo&quot; spine of ankylosing spondylitis. <br><br>RESULTS The patient died within 30 minutes due to respiratory insufficiency. <br><br>CONCLUSION Isolated cervical spine injuries in patients with ankylosing spondylitis can be fatal. A high degree of clinical suspicion, thorough imaging with computed tomography, and meticulous handling are required in this patient population.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2192-5682",
doi="10.1055/s-0035-1549430",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0035-1549430"
}