Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, progressive disease that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints. It tends to occur in young people and affects more men than women. The cause of this disease is not fully understood and may be related to genetics, environmental factors, immunity, and infection. Before understanding the relationship between ankylosing spondylitis and hunchback, we need to first understand the pathological process of this disease.
Ankylosing spondylitis is characterized by the early appearance of severe inflammation of tendon entheses. As the disease progresses, bone destruction occurs in these areas and is replaced by fibrous connective tissue. These changes can cause rigidity and deformity of the spine, but usually do not directly lead to a hunchback.
However, if the patient is not given timely and appropriate ** during the development of the disease, especially when the lesion involves the thoracic and cervical spine, then spinal fusion deformities and bamboo-like changes may occur. In this case, the formation of a hunchback becomes possible due to the ossification of the paravertebral and interspinous ligaments, especially the anterior longitudinal ligament.
In addition, maintaining an incorrect posture for a long time may also accelerate the formation of a hunchback. Therefore, in daily life, maintaining a correct posture is of great significance to prevent the occurrence of hunchback.
It is worth noting that modern medicine has been able to achieve early detection, early diagnosis and early diagnosis of diseases. This greatly delays the progression of the disease, which reduces the occurrence of serious complications such as hunchback. Therefore, it is crucial for patients with ankylosing spondylitis to seek medical attention promptly and follow their doctor's advice**.
Overall, while ankylosing spondylitis itself does not directly cause a hunchback, the risk of hunchback does exist in certain circumstances, such as when the disease progresses to an advanced stage and is not properly treated**, or if the posture is incorrect for a long time. Therefore, for people with ankylosing spondylitis, maintaining correct posture, promptly** and having regular check-ups are key to preventing hunchback.
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