{"id":"fa202089-e011-4a13-b2c7-6b9974f9a2fa","slug":"spinal-deformity-correction-in-ankylosing-spondylitis","title":"Spinal deformity correction in ankylosing spondylitis","authors":["Dominic Maggio","Andrew Grossbach","David Gibbs","Robert Moranville","Nathaniel Toop","David Xu","Stephanus Viljoen"],"abstract":"Background: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a complex, debilitating disease with few available medical therapies in its later stages. Methods: We reviewed current clinical approaches for caring for AS patients with an emphasis on the risks and outcomes associated with surgical intervention. Results: It is critical to understand the natural history and surgical outcomes of patient with AS. Surgery is not without risks, as a vertebral body osteotomy is often required to re-establish spinopelvic equilibrium. However, surgery can lead to clinical improvements in pain, disability, cardiac function, respiration, digestion, and sexual activity. Conclusion: Deformity correction for AS should be carefully considered in symptomatic patients.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/fa202089-e011-4a13-b2c7-6b9974f9a2fa/featured/hero-1781561495586.png","publishDate":"2022-04-08T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_254_2022","categories":["Spine","Review Article"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/11511/SNI-13-138.pdf"}