Surgical approach and management outcomes for junction tuberculous spondylitis: a retrospective study of 77 patients

Surgical approach and management outcomes for junction tuberculous spondylitis: a retrospective study of 77 patients

Abstract Background Junction tuberculous spondylitis involves the stress transition zone of the spine and has a high risk of progression to kyphosis or paraplegia. Problems still exist with treatment for spinal junction tuberculosis. This study investigated the surgical approach and clinical outcome...

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Main Authors: Huipeng Yin, Kun Wang, Yong Gao, Yukun Zhang, Wei Liu, Yu Song, Shuai Li, Shuhua Yang, Zengwu Shao, Cao Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Junction tuberculous spondylitis
Surgical management
Anterior debridement
Fusion
Kyphosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-1021-9

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