What Is a Common Outcome of Fibrosis, Calcification, and Fusion

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is a common outcome of fibrosis, calcification, and fusion of the spine in ankylosing spondylitis?

• A) Damage to the spinal nerves and loss of function
• B) Frequent fractures of long bones
• C) Impaired heart function
• D) Rigidity, postural changes, and osteoporosis

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