Bamboo spine with sacroilitis -
Ans. is 'a' i.e.. Ankylosing spondylitis Radiological features of ankvlosing spondylitiso Radiographic evidence of sacroiliac joint is the most consistent finding in ankylosing spondylitis and is crucial for diagnosis. The findings are :-Sclerosis of the articulating surfaces of SI jointsWidening of the sacroiliac joint spaceBony ankylosis of the sacroiliac jointsCalcification of the sacroiliac ligament and sacro-tuberous ligamentsEvidence of enthesopathy - calcification at the attachment of the muscles, tendons and ligaments, particularly around the pelvis and around the heel.o X-ray of lumbar spine may showr :-Squaring of vertebrae: The normal anterior concavity of the vertebral body is lost because of calcification of the anterior longitudinal ligament.Loss of the lumbar lordosis.Bridging 'osteophytes' (syndesmophytes)Bamboo spine appearance.
Anky losing spondylitis
RA
OA
Psoriatic arthritis
Other Rheumatic Diseases