Bamboo spine appearance is seen in -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Ankylosing spondylitis Radiological features of ankylosing spondylitis* Radiographic evidence of sacroiliac joint is the most consistent finding in ankylosing spondylitis and is crucial for diagnosis. The findings are -i) Sclerosis of the articulating surfaces of SI jointsii) Widening of the sacroiliac joint spaceiii) Bony ankylosis of the sacroiliac jointsiv) Calcification of the sacroiliac ligament and sacro-tuberous ligamentsv) Evidence of enthesopathy - calcification at the attachment of the muscles, tendons and ligaments, particularly around the pelvis and around the heel.* X-ray of lumbar spine may showi) Squaring of vertebrae : The normal anterior concavity of the vertebral body is lost because of calcification of the anterior longitudinal ligament.ii) Loss of the lumbar lordosis.iii) Bridging 'osteophytes' (syndesmophytes)iv) Bamboo spine appearance
Ankylosing spondylitis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
DISH
Arthritis