One-Stage Lateral Rhachotomy and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Compression Hooks for Pott's Paralysis in the Elderly

Purpose. To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of one-stage lateral rhachotomy and posterior fusion with compression hooks, for the treatment of Pott's paralysis in the elderly. Methods. 11 elderly patients underwent lateral rhachotomy (costotransversectomy and pediculectomy) to debride the...

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Main Authors: B Wang, H Ozawa, Y Tanaka, F Matsumoto, T Aizawa, S Kokubun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2006-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900601400314