Ankylosing spondylitis prone to fractures?

*For medical professionals to read and reference patients with ankylosing spondylitis entangled by osteoporosis There are many patients with ankylosing spondylitis who experience fractures after a slight impact, which is very painful
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It stands to reason that it should not be broken so easily
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It is understood that fractures are mainly caused by osteoporosis
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So, why does ankylosing spondylitis cause osteoporosis? How to prevent tonic patients? 01Why are patients with ankylosing spondylitis prone to fractures? Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of spondyloarthritis characterized by the formation of osteophytes in the tendons and ligaments of the spine, leading to stiffness of the spine
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The formation of osteophytes is one of the main contradictions in ankylosing spondylitis, which directly causes joint movement disorders.
The other main contradiction is osteoporosis, which coexists
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On the one hand, there is excessive bone hyperplasia, and on the other hand, it is bone resorption.
The seemingly contradictory manifestations have led to high-risk complications, functional impairment, and even disability in clinical patients
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02Why are fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis easily overlooked? Ankylosis patients are prone to fractures, and most of them are axial bone fractures, which are often ignored by doctors and patients because there is no obvious incentive or clinical symptoms are not obvious, or their pain is mistakenly caused by disease activity
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However, due to the formation of ankylosing spinal osteophytes and ligament ossification, BMD testing may not indicate a decrease in BMD.
Clinically, comprehensive BMD testing, X-ray, CT and other examinations are required to detect fractures
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  03How to deal with fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis? The spine is like the trunk of a tree.
Adequate nutrition and moisture are the foundation of healthy growth (better blood circulation can deliver nutrients to nourish the spine)
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If it is soaked in dirty water and toxic substances (such as inflammatory exudation, etc.
) for a long time, the trunk will be easily deteriorated, loose and aging will be accelerated
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Then someone asked, can I not move? Of course not, long-term immobility is also a risk factor for fractures.
More exercise, better blood circulation, and adequate spinal nutrition can maintain a strong body
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However, too strenuous exercise is not enough, the spine of rigid patients is prone to osteoporosis, and too strenuous exercise is prone to fracture
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Therefore, in order to prevent "fractures", in addition to exercising more, strong friends can also take corresponding measures: 1.
"Keep your mouth shut and open your legs": In terms of diet, supplementing enough calcium is the first task, but don't mistake it for a pot More bone broth can provide calcium, which will only increase your uric acid levels, because the soup pot is full of purines
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Maintain a uniform body shape: Excessive weight will increase the burden on joints, cause osteoarthritis, and thin bones will not work, the bone strength will decrease, and you will be prone to osteoporosis
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Get more sunshine: It is not a bad thing to be exposed to exposure to outdoor activities.
Exercise in the sun can help strengthen muscles and bones
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4.
In addition to the establishment of personal living habits, anti-osteoporosis drugs such as bisphosphonates, calcium tablets, vitamin D, etc.
can be appropriately supplemented
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