poker spine


pok·er spine

stiff spine resulting from widespread joint immobility or overwhelming muscle spasm as might be evoked by an osteomyelitis of a vertebra or a rheumatoid spondylitis.

pok·er spine

(pō'kĕr spīn) Stiff spine resulting from widespread joint immobility or overwhelming muscle spasm as might occur in osteomyelitis of a vertebra or rheumatoid spondylitis.