Abstract
Between the 80% and 90% of vertebral fractures in over 65 years people are due to osteoporosis. Over the 30% of patients affected by vertebral osteoporosis fractures needs of surgical treatment and the 12% presents complications requiring an invasive surgical approach. We report an unusual case of spontaneous corpectomy and anterior arthrodesis occurred in a patient suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis. This event invites us to reflect about the magnitude of the biological power of the bone healing, even in adverse conditions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 73-75 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2017 |