Surgical management of consecutive multisegment thoracic and lumbar tuberculosis: anterior-only approach vs. posterior-only approach

Abstract Purpose To compare the efficacy, safety, and technical characteristics of anterior-only and posterior-only approach surgeries for the treatment of consecutive multisegment thoracic and lumbar tuberculosis. Methods Thirty-five patients who developed consecutive multisegment thoracic and lumb...

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Main Authors: Chen Zhao, Lei Luo, Liehua Liu, Pei Li, Lichuan Liang, Yongjian Gao, Fei Luo, Jianzhong Xu, Qiang Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01876-3