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01-02-2012 | Original Paper

Single-stage posterior instrumentation and anterior debridement for active tuberculosis of the thoracic and lumbar spine with kyphotic deformity

Authors: Xiao-bin Wang, Jing Li, Guo-hua Lü, Bin Wang, Chang Lu, Yi-jun Kang

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 2/2012

Abstract

Objective

The purpose of this study was to validate the efficacy and safety of single-stage posterior instrumentation and anterior debridement for treatment of active spinal tuberculosis with kyphotic deformity.

Method

From January 2005 to January 2009, 13 males and 24 females were enrolled in this retrospective study. All patients underwent single-stage posterior instrumentation and fusion, combined with anterior radical debridement and bone grafting. Clinical and radiographic results were analysed.

Results

Patients were followed-up for 33.6 months on average. Bony fusion was achieved at six- to nine-month follow-up in all patients. The respective average kyphosis at the pre-operative and the last follow-up was 53.5° and 12.6°, with a mean correction of 40.9° (78.5%). Neurologic recovery averaged 1.5 grades on the Frankel scale. No recurrence of tuberculosis or instrumentation failure occurred.

Conclusion

Single-stage posterior instrumentation and anterior debridement with fusion was demonstrated to be a safe and effective method to achieve spinal decompression and kyphosis correction in patients with Pott’s disease.

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Title: Single-stage posterior instrumentation and anterior debridement for active tuberculosis of the thoracic and lumbar spine with kyphotic deformity
Authors: Xiao-bin Wang
Jing Li
Guo-hua Lü
Bin Wang
Chang Lu
Yi-jun Kang
Publication date: 01-02-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Orthopaedics / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-011-1389-1

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Single-stage posterior instrumentation and anterior debridement for active tuberculosis of the thoracic and lumbar spine with kyphotic deformity

Abstract

Objective

Method

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Objective

Method

Results

Conclusion

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