Sandwich strategy for the treatment of kyphosis with scoliosis and bilateral hip ankylosis in ankylosing spondylitis: a case report - Summary - MDSpire

Sandwich strategy for the treatment of kyphosis with scoliosis and bilateral hip ankylosis in ankylosing spondylitis: a case report

  • By

  • Shihao Hong

  • Zihe Niu

  • Baipan Zhang

  • Pengyu Bao

  • Yu Wang

  • Xin Yang

  • May 29, 2026

  • 0 min

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Objective:

To describe a successful staged 'sandwich' protocol for managing a patient with ankylosing spondylitis presenting with severe kyphosis, scoliosis, and bilateral hip ankylosis.

Key Findings:
  • Postoperative radiographs showed marked improvement in spinal sagittal and coronal alignment.
  • Well-positioned hip prostheses were achieved.
Interpretation:

Limitations:
  • The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
  • There is a lack of consensus on surgical planning for complex cases involving severe kyphotic spinal deformity and bilateral hip flexion contractures.
Conclusion:

Original Source(s)

Sandwich strategy for the treatment of kyphosis with scoliosis and bilateral hip ankylosis in ankylosing spondylitis: a case report

  • by Shihao Hong, Zihe Niu, Baipan Zhang, Pengyu Bao, Yu Wang, Xin Yang

  • May 29, 2026

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