What is traumatic spondylitis?

[spon″dĭ-li´tis] inflammation of the vertebrae, usually a serious and chronic disorder. It may be associated with tuberculosis of the bones, in which case it is called pott’s disease.

What causes spondylitis of the spine?

Ankylosing spondylitis has no known specific cause, though genetic factors seem to be involved. In particular, people who have a gene called HLA-B27 are at a greatly increased risk of developing ankylosing spondylitis. However, only some people with the gene develop the condition.

Can spondylolysis be caused by trauma?

Spondylosis generally arises from natural causes, but trauma or injuries to the spine could exacerbate symptoms. Supporting the body’s weight over time can lead to conditions that can qualify as spondylosis, including painful disk degeneration.

What happens if spondylosis is not treated?

AS causes inflammation in the spine, and if this inflammation goes untreated, the vertebrae in the spine can fuse together, impacting a person’s mobility and appearance. Depending on where the spine fuses and how severe it is, AS could result in a curved back or hunchback–or worse, the inability to lift your neck.

Can lumbar spondylosis cause death?

Increased mortality is not associated with spondylolisthesis. While some patients may have persistent low back pain, significant disability is rare unless the patient has severe neurologic compromise that has not been addressed. The most common morbidity is persistent low back pain or nerve impingement.

Can spondylosis be aggravated?

While the impact of a car accident may not always cause spondylosis, people suffering from the condition are much more likely to suffer a significant back injury in an accident. Many people don’t even realize they have spondylosis until it became aggravated by a car accident.

Does lumbar spondylosis get worse over time?

Spondylosis is a degenerative condition that may worsen as a person grows older.