Ankylosis of the Cervical Spine
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Definition:
Arthritis of the cervical spine, resembling rheumatoid arthritis, which may progress to bony ankylosis with lipping of vertebral margins; the disease is more common in the male, often with rheumatoid factor absent an the HLA antigen present. There is striking association with B27 tissue type and the strong familia aggregation suggest an important genetic factor.
Symptoms- Chronic pain and stiffness in the neck
- Pain is severe at rest and improves with activity
Causes- Chronic inflammatory disease
- Possible immune mechanism
Treatment- Cervical spine ROM and stretching
- Postural program
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