Bilateral total hip arthroplasty in ankylosing spondylitis: a systematic review

[摘要] Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatorytype arthritis that forms part of the group of spondyloarthritides. It primarily affects the spine and pelvis but peripheral arthritis and enthesitis are also common features.1 The mean age of onset of symptoms is between 15 and 25 years and it is more common in males.2 Approximately 0.1% to 1.8% of people are affected. Severe disability and functional impairment can result rapidly due to a combination of axial spine and hip involvement.

[学科分类] 神经科学

[关键词] ankylosing spondylitis;bilateral;complications;functional outcome;total hip arthroplasty