Index to Chiropractic Literature
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Journal J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1979 Dec;2(4):223-226
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Peer Review Yes
Publication Type Case Report
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The literature relating to ankylosing hyperostosis was reviewed. Its incidence, nature, diagnosis and treatment, and a case report are given. Ankylosing hyperostosis is a disease rearely found before age 40 years and has a strong association with obesity and latent diabetes. It appears to occur secondary to increased somatotrophin output common to aging and obesity. This factor indicates dietary control to be a primary treatment consideration. Manipulative therapeutics may be indicated; the origin of musculo-skeletal pain in these patients is rarely ankylosing hyperostosis and may be a mechanical joint lesion, as in the case presented.

Author keywords: ankylosing spondylitis, hypertrophic spondylosis, latent diabetes, somatotrophin, dietary control, manipulative therapeutics

Author affiliation: Private general chiropractic practice, Winchester, VA

This abstract is reproduced with the permission of the publisher. Article only available in print.

 
      

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