Utility of real-time ultrasound-guided spinal anesthesia in severe ankylosing spondylitis - A case report -

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of real-time ultrasound guidance for spinal anesthesia in patients with severe anatomical challenges due to ankylosing spondylitis.
• Utilized real-time ultrasound guidance for spinal anesthesia.
• Provided anesthesia to a patient with severe ankylosing spondylitis.
• Addressed anatomical distortion during the procedure.
• Successful placement of spinal anesthesia was achieved.
• Ultrasound guidance enabled overcoming the anatomical challenges posed by the patient's condition.