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Could ankylosing spondylitis cause ligamentus flavum hypertrophy s1 through entire lumbar region and significant spur formation entire cervical spine?

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Yes: The more likely finding is ossification of ligamentum flavum the rest sounds like its a possibility check with a pmr doctor or rheumatologist the x-rays usually give a pretty good idea.

Answered 7/1/2015

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Probably not: This sounds more likely to be osteoarthritic changes. While ank spongy causes calcification of the spinal ligaments, true spur formation is an osteoarthritic characteristic.

Answered 8/21/2013

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