Ankylosis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 causes of Ankylosis of the joints ?
A
- Surgery.
- Infection.
- Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Less common but Rheumatoid.
2
Q
What happens in Ankylosis of the joints ?
A
The joint space completely erodes and you end up with the two joints fusing together.