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Hi, If a person suffering from ankylosing spondylitis then his spine will definitely fused after a long time duration.
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Yes, That's due to chronic inflammation due to the pathology, you can control it through regular spinal strengthening exs, body mobilizations, hydrotherapy and suspension therapy are the few things that can be included.
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Yes it does (bamboo spine appearance along with ligament calcification). Early or late depends on the severity of disease, lifestyle and activity level of patient.
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