Has anyone had RA affect the spine? Does anyone know of any literature or studies that show it affecting the spine?
10/10/09 9:32pm
I don't know any specific literature studies about RA of the spine, but it can definitely affect the spine, as well. there's also a form of arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis that's an inflammation of the spine - you can read more about that here.
10/13/09 9:26pm
If there's a joint, then RA can affect it!
This may be more than you want to read...from an orthopedics textbook.
http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/cervical_spine_in ra._
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