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Ankylosis of the Thoracic Spine
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Definition:
Arthritis of the thoracic 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- Pain and stiffness in the thoracic spine
- Loss of ROM in the thoracic spine
Causes- Chronic inflammation
- Possible immune mechanism
Treatment- Thoracic spine ROM and stretching
- Postural program
- Upper extremity strengthening exercises
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