--- title: Trauma Complications in Ankylosing Spondylitis description: A complex case of trauma in ankylosing spondylitis highlighting complications of endotracheal tube and chest tube placement as well as focusing on the diagnosis and management of ankylosing spondylitis patients. image: https://cme.vrad.com/hubfs/CME_Header_1200x628%20(7)-Jan-08-2026-02-01-13-2816-PM.png --- 1 min read # Trauma Complications in Ankylosing Spondylitis [![Picture of Benjamin W. Strong, MD](https://cme.vrad.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Strong-Ben-03-19.png) Benjamin W. Strong, MD ](https://cme.vrad.com/author/benjamin-w-strong-md) : January 20, 2026 [Adult Trauma](https://cme.vrad.com/tag/adult-trauma) [ Back to CME Library](https://cme.vrad.com) ![Trauma Complications in Ankylosing Spondylitis](https://cme.vrad.com/hubfs/CME_Header_1200x628%20(7)-Jan-08-2026-02-01-13-2816-PM.png) 0.25 *AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™* Cost: Free Expires: 12/31/2028 ### [![Take the Course](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3454598/20e146a6-4a3b-40ef-9141-d5b64fdf9eec.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3454598/20e146a6-4a3b-40ef-9141-d5b64fdf9eec) ### Course Overview A complex case of trauma in ankylosing spondylitis highlighting complications of endotracheal tube and chest tube placement as well as focusing on the diagnosis and management of ankylosing spondylitis patients. ### Learning Objectives 1.    Learn the various types of chest tube misplacement. 2.    Learn the complications of endotracheal intubation in ankylosing spondylitis patients. 3.    Appreciate the nuance of emergent airway management in failed endotracheal intubations.     For New Users If you haven't accessed the vRad Radiology Education platform before, you will be prompted to complete a one-time registration process which allows you to access this course, and all other free CME courses vRad offers. ### Audience and Claiming Credit This course has been designed for radiologists. 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