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Cauda Equina Syndrome (specific nerve compression) may develop causing bilateral lower extremity numbness, weakness, and incontinence.
Treatment for Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is aimed at relieving the patient's symptoms and preventing spinal deformity which mainly includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Adhere to a Physical therapy program that will strengthen back muscles, improve posture, increase flexibility and range of motion, and techniques to enhance breathing. Endeavor in activities that help alleviate stiffness. Taking a warm bath, moderate stretching movements performed in bed prior to rising, or aquatics such as swimming are advised. Management may also include the use of drugs that block cell growth (cytotoxic drugs) in people who do not respond well to corticosteroids or who are dependent on high doses of corticosteroids. Non-surgical treatment such as traction and/or bracing are used to manage spinal fractures resulting from AS. Corticosteroid therapy and TNF-alpha inhibitors have been FDA-approved for the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis and can lead to stunning improvement in the inflammatory and systemic nature of AS.
5. What does the Gaenslen's maneuver measure? 6. What is a Bamboo Spine and how do I prevent it? 7. Can you elaborate more on the use of a halo brace or a TLSO device and how will they help me?