Spinal Fusion Associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis Is Often Associated with Dystrophic

question 46

Multiple Choice

Spinal fusion associated with ankylosing spondylitis is often associated with dystrophic calcification in which structure?

• A) Ligamentum nuchae
• B) Ligamentum flavum
• C) Intervertebral disc
• D) Interspinous ligament

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