What’s The Spondylotic Spine – Knee Replacement Connection?

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When orthopedic surgeons hear ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a few things immediately come to mind: bamboo spine, sacroiliac fusion, and patients who look like they’re perpetually examining the floor.

The natural assumption might be that an inflammatory condition known for stiffness and fibrosis might also produce stubborn postoperative knees AND spines — perhaps leading to higher rates of manipulation under anesthesia (MUA)?