Bamboo spine: Ankylosing spondylitis

Introduction: Spinal involvement is common in ankylosing spondylitis, evolving from simple erosions to the “bamboo spine” appearance.\r\nCase Report: We report the case of a 48-year-old woman who accused a chronic spinal and sacroiliac pain and benefited from a computed tomography (CT) scan that revealed a bamboo spine appearance that is typical of ankylosing spondylitis.\r\nConclusion: The bamboo spine is a typical late sign of ankylosing spondylitis that involves vertebral junctions and predisposes to serious complications.