Ankylosing spondylitis complicated by cervical spine fracture and cervicothoracic epidural hematoma: A case report

Early diagnosis and urgent surgical decompression are critical for neurological recovery in AS patients with cervical fractures and SEH. The combined anterior-posterior approach provides effective decompression and robust stabilization. The technique of limited laminectomy with catheter-assisted hematoma evacuation represents an effective minimally invasive strategy for decompression while preserving posterior spinal integrity.