Several if one is : Talking about as primarily affecting the spine with inflammation leading to pain & to an auto fusion of the spine which can lead to a deformity with the bone losing density & more susceptible to fracture due to stiffness & decreased bone density with treatment range: smoking cessation, good vit d/calcium intake, pt/exercise & medication ranging several types. See a rheumatologist for evaluation.
Answered 12/9/2013
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