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Ma S, Zhou Z, Ge Z, Wang Y, Wan W, Zhou R, Cao K. A novel classification of osteotomized debridement based on the range of focus in treating active thoracolumbar tuberculosis: a multicenter study. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:5565-5574. [PMID: 37029795 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-04869-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Osteotomized debridement (OD) is increasingly used in the treatment of active thoracolumbar tuberculosis (TB). So far, no nomenclature has been established to describe the patterns of OD, and thus the surgical outcomes cannot be directly analyzed and compared among the patients treated with different extents of OD. The purpose of this study was to establish a reliable classification of OD for further study of spinal TB. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a multicenter retrospective study. The proposed classification included 6 grades of OD based on sagittal range of vertebral body destruction: grade 0 involves single-level intervertebral disc and adjacent superficial endplates; grade 1 involves adjacent endplates and vertebral bodies, but no pedicle is involved; grade 2 involves adjacent endplates, vertebral bodies, and a lower or upper pedicle; grade 3 involves adjacent endplates, vertebral bodies, and both of lower and upper pedicles; grade 4 involves an entire vertebral body and an adjacent lower or upper pedicle; grade 5 involves two continuous entire vertebral bodies. Two hundred and five patients with active thoracolumbar TB who underwent OD surgery were included, and all ODs were classified. The reliability of this classification was evaluated twice by 10 readers, and Fleiss kappa coefficients were calculated. RESULTS In the 205 patients, 208 ODs were performed. Grade 2 OD was the commonest type (98/208, 47.1%), followed by grade 1 (50/208, 24.0%), grade 3 (26/208, 12.5%), grade 0 (20/208, 9.6%), grade 4 (8/208, 3.8%), and grade 5 (6/208, 2.9%). The average accuracy of the two readings was 86.2% and 90.1%, respectively. The intra-rater reliability for the classification was "almost perfect agreement" with a Fleiss kappa coefficient average of 0.92. The inter-rater reliability was "almost perfect agreement" with a coefficient average of 0.89 for two readings. CONCLUSIONS This classification proved to be intuitive and reliable. The graded OD provides a platform for preoperative evaluation and allows comparative analysis of clinical outcomes in different extents of OD.
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- Shengbiao Ma
- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, #1519 Dongyue Avenue, Nanchang, 330209, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, #1519 Dongyue Avenue, Nanchang, 330209, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Ningxia, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, #1519 Dongyue Avenue, Nanchang, 330209, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, #1519 Dongyue Avenue, Nanchang, 330209, Jiangxi, China.
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Comparison of Affected-Vertebra Fixation of Cortical Bone Trajectory Screw and Pedicle Screw for Lumbar Tuberculosis: A Minimum 3-Year Follow-Up. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:6312994. [PMID: 35909489 PMCID: PMC9334104 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6312994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Purpose This study is aimed at comparing the clinical efficacy of cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screw fixation and pedicle screw (PS) fixation of the affected vertebrae in lumbar tuberculosis. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the outcomes in 52 patients (27 cases in the CBT group, 25 cases in the PS group) with lumbar TB who underwent posterior affected-vertebra fixation combined with anterior debridement and bone grafting. The intraoperative blood loss, operative time, visual analog scale (VAS) scores for incision pain and leg pain, Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, bone grafting fusion, and complications were recorded. Results All patients were followed up for 35-52 months and achieved good clinical outcomes. There were no differences between the two groups in the operative time, intraoperative blood loss, JOA score, bone grafting fusion, and complications. However, there was a significant difference between the two groups in VAS scores for incision pain on the 1st day and 3rd day after surgery. At the last follow-up, JOA scores were significantly improved in both groups compared to the preoperation. Conclusion This retrospective study confirmed that both the affected-vertebra CBT screw fixation and PS fixation for lumbar TB via posterior and anterior approaches could achieve satisfactory outcomes, while the former resulted in better improvement for postoperative VAS scores.
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Ma S, Zhou Z, Wan Z, Duan P, Huang S, Xu J, Deng W, Wu C, Cao K. Osteotomized debridement versus curetted debridement in posterior approach in treating thoracolumbar tuberculosis: a comparative study. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2022; 31:473-481. [PMID: 34981259 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-07075-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to compare osteotomized debridement (OD) with traditional curetted debridement (CD) in treating thoracolumbar tuberculosis (TB). METHODS A total of 188 patients were diagnosed with active thoracolumbar TB and underwent one-stage posterior surgery at our institution. Of the 188 patients, 85 patients were treated with OD, and 103 patients were treated with traditional CD. The patient information, laboratory results, imaging findings, and clinical effectiveness were, respectively, compared between the two groups. RESULTS Group OD consumed less operation time and blood loss than group CD (P < 0.05 for both values). No significant difference in hospitalization time was found between the two groups (P > 0.05). The values of C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in both groups returned to the normal range within one month postoperatively. All patients had significant improvement in visual analog scale (VAS) and oswestry disability index (ODI) postoperatively. The mean fusion time in group OD was shorter than that in group CD (P < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in preoperative kyphotic angle between the two groups (P > 0.05), but group OD showed less correction loss than group CD at the final follow-up (P < 0.05). The rate of recurrence and surgery-related complications in group OD was lower than group CD. CONCLUSIONS Posterior OD, reconstruction with titanium mesh cages (TMCs), and instrumentation is feasible and effective in treating thoracolumbar TB. Compared with the traditional CD, OD can achieve radical lesion removal, more effective kyphosis correction, lower recurrence rate, and fewer complications.
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- Shengbiao Ma
- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 1519 Dongyue Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 1519 Dongyue Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 1519 Dongyue Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 1519 Dongyue Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 1519 Dongyue Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 1519 Dongyue Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 1519 Dongyue Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 1519 Dongyue Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 1519 Dongyue Road, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China.
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Xu Z, Zhang Z, Wang X, Zhang Y, Wu Y. Medium-Term Follow-Up Outcomes of One-Stage Posterior Lumbosacral or Lumbopelvic Fixation in the Management of Lumbosacral Junction Tuberculosis in Adults. Orthop Surg 2021; 13:2051-2060. [PMID: 34590777 PMCID: PMC8528990 DOI: 10.1111/os.13150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the medium‐term outcomes of one‐stage posterior lumbosacral or lumbopelvic fixation treatment of lumbosacral junction tuberculosis in adults. Methods This retrospective study enrolled a total of 38 adult patients (24 males and 14 females) with an average age of 48.0 ± 13.0 years (range, 25–75 years) during the period from February 2008 to July 2015. All patients were treated by one‐stage posterior debridement, interbody fusion, lumbosacral or lumbopelvic fixation, and postural drainage. After pedicle screw or iliac screw fixation, a hemi‐laminectomy or laminectomy was performed on the severely damaged side of the lesion segment. Intervertebral bone grafting and intertransverse bone grafting were performed after clearing the focus of tuberculosis. All cases were followed up for at least 5 years. Intraoperative blood loss, operative time, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), pain intensity was assessed by visual analog scale (VAS) score; neurological function was assessed by Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score; quality of life was assessed by Oswestry Disability Index (ODI); functional outcome, lumbosacral angle, and fusion time were gathered and analyzed. All data expressed as mean ± standard deviation. Results During the 66.2 ± 4.4 months (range, 60–78 months) follow‐up, all patients achieved clinical cure without severe complications. The intraoperative blood loss was 726.3 ± 151.9 mL (range, 400–1100 mL) and the operative time was 137.6 ± 22.5 min (range, 110–200 min). The ESR decreased to normal levels within (11.8 ± 2.6 mm/h) 3 months postoperatively. The VAS score significantly decreased from 6.8 ± 1.1 preoperatively to 0.8 ± 0.7 at the final follow‐up (P < 0.01). The mean JOA improved from preoperative 18.5 ± 2.9 to 26.9 ± 1.1 at the last visit (P < 0.01). The mean ODI was 44.3 ± 6.7 and significantly decreased to 9.3 ± 1.9 at the final observation (P < 0.01). Patient‐reported outcomes as measured by Kirkaldy‐Willis criteria were excellent in 21 cases, good in 16 cases, and fair in one case; there were no poor outcomes. Lumbosacral angle increased from the preoperative values of 21.7° ± 1.8° to the postoperative values of 26.4° ± 1.4° (P < 0.01), with an angle loss of 1.2° ± 0.7° at the last follow‐up. Bone fusion occurred on average 12.8 ± 1.9 months (range, 9–15 months) after surgery. No nonunion, pseudarthrosis, loosening or fracture of instruments occurred at the last follow‐up. Conclusion One‐stage posterior debridement, interbody fusion, lumbosacral or lumbopelvic fixation, and postural drainage according to the severity of sacral destruction is an effective and highly safe procedure to treat lumbosacral junction tuberculosis in adults.
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- Zhenchao Xu
- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, The Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, Changsha, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, The Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, Changsha, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, The Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, Changsha, China
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Wu W, Wang S, Li Z, Lin R, Lin J. Posterior-only approach with titanium mesh cages versus autogenous iliac bone graft for thoracic and lumbar spinal tuberculosis. J Spinal Cord Med 2021; 44:598-605. [PMID: 31663833 PMCID: PMC8288125 DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2019.1675953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of titanium mesh cages (TMCs) with autogenous iliac bone grafts (AIBG) in posterior-only surgery for thoracic and lumbar spinal tuberculosis.Design: Retrospective investigative design.Setting: The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.Participants: A total of 146 patients with thoracic or lumbar tuberculosis.Interventions: All patients underwent a posterior-only approach with either a TMC (86 cases) or AIBG (60 cases).Outcomes measures: Operation duration, intraoperative blood loss, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), visual analogue scale (VAS), and related complications were used to compare the effectiveness and feasibility of the two techniques. Frankel grading system, Cobb angle, and loss of angular correction were employed to assess neurological and kyphotic improvements.Results: There were significant improvements in ESR, CRP, VAS, Frankel grade, and Cobb angle at the last follow-up (P < 0.05) when compared with the preoperative state. The TMC group was superior in operation duration (P < 0.001), intraoperative blood loss (P = 0.007), VAS (P < 0.001), loss of angular correction (P < 0.001), and surgical complications as compared with the AIBG group. There were no significant differences in the improvement of the Frankel grade and Cobb angle between the TMC and AIBG groups (P > 0.05). A recurrence of tuberculosis was not found in either of the groups.Conclusion: Compared to autogenous iliac bone grafts, titanium mesh cages could serve as a superior material in posterior-only operative therapy for thoracic and lumbar spinal tuberculosis.
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- Wence Wu
- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China,Correspondence to: Jianhua Lin, Department of Spinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Chazhong Road 20th, Fuzhou, Fujian350005, People’s Republic of China; Ph: +86 13506999818.
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Selection of the fusion and fixation range in the intervertebral surgery to correct thoracolumbar and lumbar tuberculosis: a retrospective clinical study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:466. [PMID: 34020626 PMCID: PMC8140488 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04335-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background To compare the diseased verses the non-diseased intervertebral surgery used in the treatment of thoracolumbar and lumbar spinal tuberculosis and to explore the best choice of fusion of fixation range. Methods Two hundred twenty-one patients with thoracolumbar and lumbar tuberculosis were categorized into two groups. One hundred eighteen patients underwent the diseased intervertebral surgery (lesion vertebral pedicle fixation, Group A) and 103 patients underwent the non-diseased intervertebral surgery (1 or 2 vertebral fixation above and below the affected vertebra, group B). Spinal tuberculosis diagnosis was confirmed in both groups of patients before lesion removal, bone graft fusion, and internal fixation. Clinical data and efficacy of the two surgical methods were then evaluated. Results The mean follow-up duration for both procedures was 65 months (50–68 months range). There were no significant differences in laboratory examinations, VAS scores, and the Cobb angle correction rate and the angle loss. However, significant differences existed in the operation time, blood loss, serosanguineous drainage volume, and blood transfusion requirement between the two groups. The diseased intervertebral surgery group performed significantly better than the non-diseased intervertebral surgery group in all of these areas. In both cases, the bone graft fused completely with the normal bone by the last follow-up, occuring at 50–86 months post surgery. Conclusion The diseased intervertebral surgery is a safe and feasible option for the treatment of thoracolumbar and lumbar tuberculosis. It effectively restores the physiological curvature of the spine and reduces the degeneration of adjacent vertebral bodies in the spinal column.
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Huang Y, Hu W, Li J, Wang T, Liu H, Zheng G, Zhang X, Wang Y. Transpedicular bi-vertebrae wedge osteotomy in treatment of post-tubercular spinal deformity: a retrospective study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:345. [PMID: 33845826 PMCID: PMC8042881 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04220-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background In the late stage of spinal tuberculosis, the bony destruction and vertebral collapse often leads to significant kyphosis, presenting clinically as a painful gibbus deformity, with increased instability, vertebral body translations and increased risk of neurologic involvement. Spinal osteotomy is thought to be suitable for most patients with severe rigid kyphosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of transpedicular bi-vertebrae osteotomy technique in the patients with Pott’s kyphosis and other post-tubercular spinal deformity. Methods Between January 2012 and December 2015, 18 patients with post-tubercular spinal deformity underwent the transpedicular bi-vertebrae wedge osteotomy, with a minimum follow up of 27.0 months. Preoperative and postoperative kyphotic angle, sagittal plane parameters (TK for thoracic deformity, TLK for thoracolumbar and LL for lumbar deformity) and sagittal vertical axis (SVA) were measured. Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Visual analog scale (VAS) and modified American Spinal Injury Association grading (ASIA) of preoperative and final follow-up were documented and compared. Results The average operation time was 305 minutes (range, 200–430 minutes) with a mean intraoperative blood loss of 425 mL (range, 200-700 mL). The kyphotic angles decreased from 80.3° (range, 28.5°-130.8°) preoperatively to 26.1° (range, 7.0°-63.3°) at the final follow-up (P<0.01). The mean VAS score was reduced from preoperative 5.2(range, 2-9) to 0.9(range, 0-2, P<0.01) and the ODI improved from 55.3% (range, 46%-76%) to 6.3% (range, 2%-18%, P<0.01). At final follow-up, there was radiographic evidence of solid fusion at the osteotomy site and fixed segments in all patients. Neurological function improved from ASIA scale D to E in 7 patients, C to D in 3 patients. Conclusions Our results suggest that transpedicular bi-vertebrae wedge osteotomy is a safe and effective treatment option for post-tubercular spinal deformity. This technique achieves satisfying correction and fusion rates with adequate decompression of neurological elements.
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- Yi Huang
- Nankai University School of Medicine, Nankai University, 300071, Tianjin, China
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- Nankai University School of Medicine, Nankai University, 300071, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army, 100853, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army, 100853, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, 102218, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army, 100853, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army, 100853, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army, 100853, Beijing, China.
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Zhong Y, Yang K, Ye Y, Huang W, Liu W, Luo J. Single Posterior Approach versus Combined Anterior and Posterior Approach in the Treatment of Spinal Tuberculosis: A Meta-Analysis. World Neurosurg 2020; 147:115-124. [PMID: 33316480 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2020] [Revised: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Spinal tuberculosis is the most common form of tuberculosis affecting bone and often needs surgical treatment. Single anterior, single posterior, and combined anterior and posterior approaches are the 3 most commonly used approaches in surgical treatment. Clinically, the choice of optimal surgical approach remains controversial. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to evaluate clinical efficacy of single posterior approach versus combined anterior and posterior approach. METHODS Studies comparing surgical treatment of spinal tuberculosis by single posterior approach versus combined anterior and posterior approach were identified in a literature search conducted from study inception to July 2020. Selection of studies, extraction of data, and evaluation of bias risk of studies were performed independently by 2 authors, and meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.3 software. RESULTS The meta-analysis included 15 studies and 793 spinal tuberculosis cases. Single posterior approach was used in 397 patients, and combined anterior and posterior approach was used in 396 patients. There were no statistical differences in visual analog scale score (P = 0.51), correction of Cobb angle (P = 0.14), neurological improvement (P = 0.71), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (P = 0.32), C-reactive protein after operation (P = 0.81), and loss of correction at final follow-up (P = 0.44) between approaches. Single posterior approach was associated with less intraoperative hemorrhage (P < 0.00001), shorter operative time (P < 0.00001), shorter length of hospital stay (P < 0.00001), and fewer complications (P < 0.00001). Combined anterior and posterior approach was associated with shorter fusion time (P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS Both approaches can achieve satisfactory clinical outcomes. Posterior-only approach can safely and effectively achieve lesion débridement, decompression, and stability reconstruction and maintenance with advantages of less invasive surgery, less bleeding, shorter surgery time and hospital stay, and fewer complications and seems to be superior to combined posterior-anterior approach.
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- Yanchun Zhong
- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Ganzhou People's Hospital, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China.
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Wu W, Li Z, Wang S, Zhang H, Lin R, Lin J. One-Stage Surgical Treatment for Consecutive Multisegment Thoracic Spinal Tuberculosis with Kyphosis by Posterior-Only Debridement, Interbody Fusion, and Instrumentation. World Neurosurg 2019; 128:e238-e244. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.04.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2019] [Revised: 04/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/13/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Meng Y, Hang Y, Hao D, Jia S, He X, Liu D, Sun L. Application of transforaminal-lumbar interbody fusion technology combined with lesion clearance and chemotherapy via catheter for the treatment of spinal tuberculosis. Exp Ther Med 2019; 18:57-62. [PMID: 31258637 PMCID: PMC6566072 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2019.7536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to analyze the clinical and radiological outcomes of active thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis (TB) treated by application of transforaminal-lumbar interbody fusion technology combined with lesion clearance and chemotherapy via catheter (TCLC). Posterior debridement and indwelling catheterization in the lesion area were performed for direct injection of anti-TB drugs, so as to reduce the recurrence rate. The present prospective study comprised 26 patients with active thoracolumbar spinal TB who underwent TCLC at Hong Hui Hospital affiliated to Xi'an Jiaotong University (Xi'an, China). The kyphotic Cobb angle at presentation, after surgery and at the final follow-up were 22.7±9.8, 9.8±7.3 and 10.3±8.8°, respectively, with an average correction of 13.1±5.4° after surgery, and a loss of correction of 1.8±1.0° at the final follow-up. The rate of correction and loss of correction were 56.6 and 8.3%, respectively. At six months after the surgery, all abnormal erythrocyte sedimentation rates and C-reactive protein levels had returned to normal. The average time to union was ~5 months. All patients had bony union and improved neurological function, with their daily activity returning to normal. In conclusion, in the present study, application of TCLC for the treatment of spinal TB achieved satisfactory healing of lesions. The surgical treatment for spinal TB comprised the removal of the disease as far as possible, and the local administration of anti-TB chemotherapy to the lesion is key to successful treatment.
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- Yibin Meng
- Department of Spine Surgery, Hong Hui Hospital affiliated to Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710054, P.R. China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Hong Hui Hospital affiliated to Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710054, P.R. China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Hong Hui Hospital affiliated to Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710054, P.R. China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Hong Hui Hospital affiliated to Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710054, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Hong Hui Hospital affiliated to Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710054, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Hong Hui Hospital affiliated to Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710054, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Hong Hui Hospital affiliated to Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710054, P.R. China
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Yin H, Wang K, Gao Y, Zhang Y, Liu W, Song Y, Li S, Yang S, Shao Z, Yang C. Surgical approach and management outcomes for junction tuberculous spondylitis: a retrospective study of 77 patients. J Orthop Surg Res 2018; 13:312. [PMID: 30522509 PMCID: PMC6282286 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-018-1021-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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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 outcomes of junction spinal tuberculosis. Methods From June 1998 to July 2014, 77 patients with tuberculous spondylitis were enrolled. All patients received 2–3 weeks of anti-tuberculous treatment preoperatively; treatment was prolonged for 2–3 months when active pulmonary tuberculosis was present. The patients underwent anterior debridement and were followed up for an average of 29.4 months clinically and radiologically. Results The cervicothoracic junction spine (C7-T3) was involved in 15 patients. The thoracolumbar junction spine (T11-L2) was involved in 39 patients. The lumbosacral junction spine (L4-S1) was involved in 23 patients. Two patients with recurrence underwent reoperation; the drugs were adjusted, and all patients achieved bone fusion. The preoperative cervicothoracic and thoracolumbar kyphosis angle and lumbosacral angle were 31.4 ± 10.9°, 32.9 ± 9.2°, and 19.3 ± 3.7°, respectively, and the corresponding postoperative angles were ameliorated significantly to 9.1 ± 3.2°, 8.5 ± 2.9°, and 30.3 ± 2.8°. The preoperative ESR and C-reactive protein level of all patients were 48.1 ± 11.3 mm/h and 65.5 ± 16.2 mg/L which decreased to 12.3 ± 4.3 mm/h and 8.6 ± 3.7 mg/L at the final follow-up, respectively. All patients that had neurological symptoms achieved function status improvement at different degrees. Conclusion For spinal tuberculosis of spinal junctions, anterior debridement, internal fixation, and fusion can be preferred and achieved. If multiple segment lesions are too long or difficult for operation of anterior internal fixation, combining posterior pedicle screw fixation is appropriate.
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- Huipeng Yin
- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Hospital of Wuhan, Zhongshan Road, No.215, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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Rexiti P, Abudurexiti T, Abuduwali N, Deng Q, Guo H. Debridement and Internal Fixation from a Single Posterior Approach for the Treatment of Lumbosacral Tuberculosis. World Neurosurg 2018; 120:e392-e399. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.08.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Revised: 08/10/2018] [Accepted: 08/11/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Zhou Y, Li W, Liu J, Gong L, Luo J. Comparison of single posterior debridement, bone grafting and instrumentation with single-stage anterior debridement, bone grafting and posterior instrumentation in the treatment of thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis. BMC Surg 2018; 18:71. [PMID: 30176880 PMCID: PMC6122740 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-018-0405-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2018] [Accepted: 08/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background To compare the clinical efficacy of single posterior debridement, bone grafting and instrumentation with that of single-stage anterior debridement, bone grafting and posterior instrumentation for treatment of adult patients with thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis (TB). Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of 64 adult patients with thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal TB who underwent surgery between January 2011 and December 2014. Of the 64 patients, 34 patients were treated using a single posterior-only approach (posterior debridement, bone grafting and instrumentation; Group A). Thirty patients were treated with a combined anterior and posterior approach (single-stage anterior debridement, bone grafting and posterior instrumentation; Group B). Clinical manifestations, laboratory and imaging results were subjected to statistical analysis. Results The mean (±standard deviation) duration of follow-up was 16.8 ± 1.4 months (range, 10–34). Bony fusion was achieved in all the bone grafts with no loosening or breakage of internal fixation. In both of the groups, the visual analog scale (VAS) pain score, ESR and CRP at 6 weeks after operation and at the most recent follow-up were significantly lower than the preoperative level (p < 0.05). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss and length of hospital stay in group A were significantly less than those in group B (P < 0.05). As of most recent follow-up, no significant between-group difference was observed with respect to the American Spinal Injury Association classification status (p > 0.05). Furthermore, no significant between-group difference was observed with respect to preoperative kyphosis angle, and postoperative angle correction and angle correction rate (P > 0.05). One patient in group A relapsed 20 months after operation, and was successfully treated with debridement using the combined anterior and posterior approach. Conclusion Single posterior debridement, bone grafting and instrumentation for treatment of thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal TB can achieve similar curative effect as that with single-stage anterior debridement, bone grafting and posterior instrumentation, and is associated with additional advantages of shorter operation time, less bleeding and shorter length of hospital stay.
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- Yongchun Zhou
- Department of Orthopedic, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, 256# You-yi West Road, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, 256# You-yi West Road, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopedic, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, 256# You-yi West Road, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, 256# You-yi West Road, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing administration, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, 555# You-yi East Road, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China.
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Liang Q, Wang Q, Sun G, Ma W, Shi J, Jin W, Shi S, Wang Z. Five-year outcomes of posterior affected-vertebrae fixation in lumbar tuberculosis patients. J Orthop Surg Res 2018; 13:210. [PMID: 30134931 PMCID: PMC6106817 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-018-0902-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Posterior instrumentation after deformity correction is an important method for reconstruction of spinal stability in the management of lumbar tuberculosis (TB). However, the commonly used methods include both long- and short-segment fixation of normal motor units. There has been no report regarding affected-vertebrae fixation of lumbar TB. METHODS Data from 135 patients with lumbar TB who underwent posterior instrumentation and either affected-vertebrae fixation or short-segment fixation using a combined posterior and anterior approach were retrospectively reviewed. Among these patients, 71 cases were treated with affected-vertebrae fixation, and 64 cases were treated with short-segment fixation. Debridement, bone grafting, deformity correction, and decompression were performed within all affected segments. Operative times, intra-operative blood loss, TB cure rates, bone graft fusion rates, degree of deformity correction, neurological function, pain recovery, and complications were analyzed. RESULTS Comparing affected-vertebrae fixation vs. short-segment fixation groups, respectively, the number of the affected segments was 107 vs. 98; average number of affected segments was 1.51 vs. 1.53; total number of fixed segments was 107 vs. 226; average number of fixed segments was 1.51 vs. 3.53; average blood loss was 726.2 ml vs. 948.5 ml; average operative time was 210.4 min vs. 270.3 min; and average hospitalization costs were 29,000 RMB vs. 42,000 RMB (all p values < 0.05). In the affected-vertebrae fixation vs. short-segment fixation groups, respectively, TB cure rates were 82.61% vs. 84.62% at 6 months after operation and 97.83% vs. 97.44% at 5 years after operation; bone fusion rates were 86.96% vs. 87.18% at 6 months after operation and 97.83% vs. 97.66% at 5 years after operation; average number of degrees of Cobb's angle correction were 13.1° vs. 13.7°; average correction losses were 1.9° vs. 1.4°; and complication rates were 12.04% vs. 12.97% (all p values > 0.05). CONCLUSION Under strict surgical indications, posterior instrumentation on affected-vertebrae is a safe, effective, and feasible fixation method in the treatment of lumber TB.
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- Qiang Liang
- Department of Spinal Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, 804 Shengli Street, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, USA
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, 804 Shengli Street, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, 804 Shengli Street, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, 804 Shengli Street, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, 804 Shengli Street, Yinchuan, 750004, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310003, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, 804 Shengli Street, Yinchuan, 750004, China. .,Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, USA.
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Hu W, Zhang X, Yu J, Hu F, Zhang H, Wang Y. Vertebral column decancellation in Pott's deformity: use of Surgimap Spine for preoperative surgical planning, retrospective review of 18 patients. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2018; 19:13. [PMID: 29334957 PMCID: PMC5769555 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-018-1929-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2017] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background In the late stage of Spinal tuberculosis, the bony destruction and vertebral collapse often leads to significant kyphosis, presenting clinically as a painful gibbus deformity, with increased instability, vertebral body translations and increased risk of neurologic involvement. Vertebral column decancellation is thought to be suitable for most patients with severe rigid kyphosis. Surgimap Spine, could offer a pragmatic graphical method for the surgical planning of osteotomies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Vertebral column decancellation planned preoperatively with the computer software-assistance in the patients with Pott’s kyphosis. Methods Between May 2012 and May 2015, 18 patients with Pott’s kyphosis underwent the Vertebral column decancellation using Surgimap Spine for preoperative surgical planning. Preoperative and postoperative Konstam’s angle, sagittal vertical angle, lumbar lordosis, thoracic kyphosis, pelvic tilt and pelvic incidence were measured. Visual analog scale and American Spinal Injury Association were documented. Results The Konstam’s angles decreased from 88.1° (range, 70–105°) preoperatively to 18.5° (range, 7–31°) (P < 0.01). All patients reached the physiological limits at the final follow-up. The mean VAS score was reduced from preoperative 7.1 (range, 6–8) to 1.8 (range, 1–3, P < 0.01) and the ODI improved from 65.8% (range, 58–74%) to 20.2% (range, 12–38%, P < 0.01). At final follow-up, there was radiographic evidence of solid fusion at the osteotomy site and fixed segments in all patients. Neurological function improved from ASIA scale D to E in 5 patients. The patients were followed up for 30.4 months on average. Conclusion Vertebral column decancellation is an effective treatment option for severe Pott’s kyphosis. The surgical planning software Surgimap Spine can be a reliable and helpful tool that provides a simplified method to evaluate and analyze the spino-pelvic parameters and simulate the osteotomy procedure. According to individual character, the appropriate surgery strategy should be selected.
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- Wenhao Hu
- The Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Rd. 28, Haidian District, Beijing, China
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- The Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Rd. 28, Haidian District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Renal cancer and Melanoma, Peking University Cancer Hospital, Fucheng Rd. 28, Haidian District, Beijing, China
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- The Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Rd. 28, Haidian District, Beijing, China
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- The Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Rd. 28, Haidian District, Beijing, China
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- The Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Fuxing Rd. 28, Haidian District, Beijing, China.
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Li W, Liu J, Gong L, Zhou Y, Duan D. Posterior intervertebral space debridement, annular bone grafting and instrumentation for treatment of lumbosacral tuberculosis. BMC Surg 2017; 17:124. [PMID: 29202743 PMCID: PMC5716235 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-017-0310-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2017] [Accepted: 11/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The choice of surgical methods for lumbosacral tuberculosis is controversial due to the complex anterior anatomy and peculiar biomechanics of the lumbosacral junction. The objective of this study was to explore the clinical effect of posterior intervertebral space debridement with annular bone graft fusion and fixation for the treatment of lumbosacral tuberculosis. METHODS We retrospectively analysed data from 23 patients with lumbosacral tuberculosis who had undergone posterior intervertebral space debridement with annular bone fusion and fixation between January 2008 and September 2014. The mean age of the patients was 49.0 years (range, 27-71), and the mean duration of disease until treatment was 10.2 months (range, 6-20). The lumbosacral angle, visual analogue scale (VAS) score, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP) level, American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) grade and Social Functioning-36 (SF-36) score were determined to ascertain the clinical effects of the treatment. RESULTS All patients underwent follow-up observation. The mean follow-up time was 34.2 months (range, 18-45), the mean operation time was 167.0 min (range, 130-210) and the mean blood loss was 767.4 ml (range, 500-1150). The lumbosacral angle was 21.0° ± 2.1° before operation, rising to 28.8° ± 1.7° after operation (p < 0.05) and being maintained thereafter. The mean VAS score before operation was 8.1 ± 0.6, decreasing to 1.2 ± 0.5 (p < 0.05) at the final follow-up. The mean ESR and CRP values were 49.1 ± 5.6 mm and 64.9 ± 11.9 mg/L, respectively, before operation, decreasing to normal at the final follow-up. The preoperative ASIA grade was C in 6 patients, D in 12 and E in 5. At the final follow-up, all patients had an ASIA grade of E except for one patient with a grade of D. For all patients, the SF-36 score at the final follow-up was higher than the preoperative and postoperative scores. CONCLUSIONS Posterior intervertebral space debridement with annular bone graft fusion and fixation is an effective treatment for lumbosacral spine tuberculosis.
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- Weiwei Li
- Department of Orthopedic, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710068 China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710068 China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710068 China
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- Department of Sports Medicine Research Center of Sports Medicine Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Hunnan, Changsha, 410008 China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710068 China
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One-stage posterior surgical management of lumbosacral spinal tuberculosis with nonstructural autograft. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2017; 153:67-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2016.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2016] [Revised: 12/23/2016] [Accepted: 12/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Kandwal P, G. V, Jayaswal A. Management of Tuberculous Infection of the Spine. Asian Spine J 2016; 10:792-800. [PMID: 27559464 PMCID: PMC4995267 DOI: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.4.792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2015] [Accepted: 11/01/2015] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Spinal tuberculosis accounts for nearly half of all cases of musculoskeletal tuberculosis. It is primarily a medical disease and treatment consists of a multidrug regimen for 9-12 months. Surgery is reserved for select cases of progressive deformity or where neurological deficit is not improved by anti-tubercular treatment. Technology refinements and improved surgical expertise have improved the operative treatment of spinal tuberculosis. The infected spine can be approached anteriorly or posteriorly, in a minimally invasive way. We review the various surgical techniques used in the management of spinal tuberculosis with focus on their indications and contraindications.
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- Pankaj Kandwal
- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Primus Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Primus Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Liu JM, Chen XY, Zhou Y, Long XH, Chen WZ, Liu ZL, Huang SH, Yao HQ. Is nonstructural bone graft useful in surgical treatment of lumbar spinal tuberculosis?: A retrospective case-control study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e4677. [PMID: 27583894 PMCID: PMC5008578 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000004677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Surgical intervention is an important option for treating spinal tuberculosis. Previous studies have reported different surgical procedures and bone grafts for it. To our knowledge, few studies demonstrated the clinical results of using nonstructural autogenous bone graft in surgical treatment of spinal tuberculosis.The purpose of this study is to compare the clinical outcomes of surgical management lumbar spinal tuberculosis by one-stage posterior debridement with nonstructural autogenous bone grafting and instrumentation versus anterior debridement, strut bone grafting combined with posterior instrumentation.A total of 58 consecutive patients who underwent surgical treatment due to lumbar spinal tuberculosis from January 2011 to December 2013 were included. A total of 22 patients underwent one-stage posterior debridement, nonstructural autogenous bone grafting, and instrumentation (group A), and 36 patients received anterior debridement, strut bone grafting combined with posterior instrumentation (group B). The operative duration, total blood loss, perioperative transfusion, length of hospital stay, hospitalization cost, and complications were recorded. The bony fusion of the graft was assessed by computed tomography scans. American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale was used to evaluate the neurological function of patients in the 2 groups.All the patients were followed up, with a mean follow-up duration of 21.6 ± 5.7 months in group A and 22.3 ± 6.2 months in group B (P = 0.47). The average operative duration was 257.5 ± 91.1 minutes in group A and 335.7 ± 91.0 minutes in group B (P = 0.002). The mean total blood loss was 769.6 ± 150.9 mL in group A and 1048.6 ± 556.9 mL in group B (P = 0.007). Also, significant differences were found between the 2 groups in perioperative transfusion volumes, length of hospital stay, and hospitalization cost (P < 0.05), which were less in group A compared with group B. Patients with ASIA grade C/D in the 2 groups were improved with 1 to 2 grades after the surgery with no statistical difference (P = 1.000). The perioperative complications rate was 9.1% (2/22) in group A and 13.9% (5/36) in group B (P = 0.897).Based on a retrospective study, the procedure of one-stage posterior debridement, nonstructural autogenous bone grafting, and instrumentation has a significant shorter operative duration, lower blood loss and perioperative transfusion, shorter hospital stay, and less hospitalization cost compared with the one of anterior debridement, strut bone grafting combined with posterior instrumentation for treating lumber spinal tuberculosis.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, PR China
- Correspondence: Zhi-Li Liu, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwaizheng Street, Donghu District, Nanchang 330006, PR China (e-mail: )
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Zhang P, Peng W, Wang X, Luo C, Xu Z, Zeng H, Liu Z, Zhang Y, Ge L. Minimum 5-year follow-up outcomes for single-stage transpedicular debridement, posterior instrumentation and fusion in the management of thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis in adults. Br J Neurosurg 2016; 30:666-671. [PMID: 27387195 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2016.1206182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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AIM The aim of this retrospective clinical study is to evaluate the long-term outcomes for single-stage transpedicular debridement, posterior instrumentation and fusion in the management of thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis in adults. METHODS Fifty-nine adult patients with thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis underwent single-stage transpedicular debridement, posterior instrumentation and fusion. These patients were followed for a minimum of 5 years. Patients were assigned to one of two groups according to the infected anatomic segment. In the thoracic spinal tuberculosis group, there were 28 cases (17 males, 11 females) with a mean age of 38.9 years; in the thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis group, there were 31 cases (19 males, 12 females) with a mean age of 40.3 years. All cases were evaluated clinically using the visual analog scale (VAS), Kirkaldy-Willis criteria and the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) impairment scale. Radiographs were performed for measuring the angle of kyphosis and scoliosis. Complications related to surgery were recorded. RESULTS All patients successfully resolved their infections, experienced one or more ASIA grades of improvement, and improved in their VAS pain scores at final follow-up. In both groups, patient-reported outcomes reached over 90% excellent or good results using Kirkaldy-Willis criteria. The loss of kyphotic angle correction was 2.6° in the thoracic spinal tuberculosis group and 3.2° in the thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis group. No scoliosis was observed in either group. Fifty-eight (98.3%) cases achieved solid bony fusion. In the thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis group, one patient experienced screw loosening, and another patient with nonunion and rod breakage underwent revision surgery. CONCLUSIONS The technique of single-stage transpedicular debridement, posterior instrumentation and fusion is an effective method for the treatment of thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis in adults. Long-term postoperative clinical and radiological outcomes were satisfactory.
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- Penghui Zhang
- a Department of Spine Surgery , Xiangya Hospital of Central South University , Changsha , Hunan , China
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- a Department of Spine Surgery , Xiangya Hospital of Central South University , Changsha , Hunan , China
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- a Department of Spine Surgery , Xiangya Hospital of Central South University , Changsha , Hunan , China
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- a Department of Spine Surgery , Xiangya Hospital of Central South University , Changsha , Hunan , China
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- a Department of Spine Surgery , Xiangya Hospital of Central South University , Changsha , Hunan , China
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- a Department of Spine Surgery , Xiangya Hospital of Central South University , Changsha , Hunan , China
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- a Department of Spine Surgery , Xiangya Hospital of Central South University , Changsha , Hunan , China
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- a Department of Spine Surgery , Xiangya Hospital of Central South University , Changsha , Hunan , China
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- a Department of Spine Surgery , Xiangya Hospital of Central South University , Changsha , Hunan , China
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Zhou Y, Song Z, Luo J, Liu J, Huang Y, Meng Y, Wang W, Hao D. The efficacy of local continuous chemotherapy and postural drainage in combination with one-stage posterior surgery for the treatment of lumbar spinal tuberculosis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2016; 17:66. [PMID: 26862044 PMCID: PMC4746790 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-016-0921-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2015] [Accepted: 02/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to compare the outcomes of one-stage posterior surgery involving debridement, bone grafting, and instrumentation with and without local continuous chemotherapy and postural drainage for the treatment of lumbar spinal tuberculosis. METHODS From January 2009 to January 2013, 109 patients with lumbar spinal tuberculosis were treated in our center using a posterior surgical approach. Patients underwent one-stage posterior debridement, bone grafting, and instrumentation, without (group A) and with (group B) local continuous chemotherapy and postural drainage. Clinical and radiographic results for the two groups were analyzed and compared. Clinical efficacy was evaluated based on surgery duration and blood loss. The Frankel scale was used to evaluate neurological function. A visual analog scale was used to assess low back pain. Bone graft fusion and instrumentation failure were monitored by radiography, and tuberculosis activity was monitored by erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein testing. RESULTS Groups A and B contained 52 and 57 patients, respectively. Patients were followed for 18-36 (mean, 26.64 ± 4.2) months. All bone grafts ultimately fused, but the fusion rate was significantly more rapid in group B [6.4 ± 0.5 (range, 5-10) months] than in group A [8.9 ± 0.6 (range, 6-12) months; P < 0.05]. At 6 weeks postoperatively, ESR levels differed significantly between groups A and B (24.6 ± 1.5 vs. 16.3 ± 1.1 mm/h; P < 0.05). ESR levels normalized in both groups at 16 weeks. CONCLUSIONS Local continuous chemotherapy and postural drainage effectively eliminated infection foci caused by abscess remnants and accelerated interbody bone fusion in patients with lumbar spinal tuberculosis undergoing one-stage posterior surgery involving debridement, bone grafting, and instrumentation.
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- Yongchun Zhou
- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang T, He X, Li H, Xu S. Treatment of lumbosacral spinal tuberculosis by one-stage anterior debridement and fusion combined with dual screw-rod anterior instrumentation underneath the iliac vessel. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2016; 17:49. [PMID: 26832740 PMCID: PMC4736612 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-016-0902-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2015] [Accepted: 01/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There has been no consensus regarding what is the optimal means of treating lumbosacral segment tuberculosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of our newly developed one-stage anterior debridement and fusion combined with dual screw-rod construct anterior instrument underneath the iliac vessels for lumbosacral spinal tuberculosis. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 22 patients with lumbosacral spinal tuberculosis who underwent one-stage anterior debridement and fusion combined with dual screw-rod anterior instrument underneath the iliac vessels between January 2004 and June 2013. We assessed the visual analogue scale (VAS), erythrocyte sedimentation rates (ESR), neurological performance, kyphotic angles, fusion rates, and computed tomographic angiography (CTA) before and after surgery. RESULTS All patients were followed-up for a mean of 46.59 months. There were no instances of spinal tuberculosis recurrence. The mean VAS scores and ESR decreased significantly from the preoperative levels both postoperatively and at the final follow-up (all P <0.001). The mean kyphotic angle significantly increased from the mean preoperative angle both postoperatively and at the final follow-up (both P <0.001). All patients had bone fusion at a mean of five months after surgery. No postoperative vascular complications were observed. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that anterior radical debridement, fusion combined with dual screw-rod anterior instrument underneath the iliac vessels can be an effective and safe treatment option for lumbosacral segment tuberculosis.
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- Ting Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 157 Xiwulu, Xi'an, 710004, Shaanxi, P.R China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 157 Xiwulu, Xi'an, 710004, Shaanxi, P.R China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 157 Xiwulu, Xi'an, 710004, Shaanxi, P.R China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, 157 Xiwulu, Xi'an, 710004, Shaanxi, P.R China
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Cheng Z, Wang J, Zheng Q, Wu Y, Guo X. Anterolateral radical debridement and interbody bone grafting combined with transpedicle fixation in the treatment of thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2015; 94:e721. [PMID: 25860219 PMCID: PMC4554037 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000000721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This retrospective cohort study was conducted to evaluate the clinical outcomes of radical anterolateral debridement and autogenous ilium with rib or titanium cage interbody autografting with transpedicle fixation for the treatment of thoracolumbar tuberculosis. Spinal tuberculosis operation aims to remove the lesions and necrotic tissues, remove spinal cord compression, and reconstruct spinal stability. However, traditional operation methods cannot effectively correct cyrtosis or stabilize the spine. In addition, the patient needs to stay in bed for a long time and may have many complications. So far, the best surgical method and fixation method for spinal tuberculosis remain controversial. There were a total of 43 patients, 16 involving spinal cord injury, from January 2004 to January 2011. The patients were surgically treated for radical anterolateral debridement via posterolateral incision and autogenous ilium with rib or titanium cage interbody autografting and single-stage transpedicle fixation. All the patients were followed up to determine the stages of intervertebral bone fusion and the corrections of spinal kyphosis with the restoration of neurological deficit. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) of these patients decreased to normal levels for a mean of 2.8 months. The function of feeling, motion, and sphincter in 16 paraplegia cases gradually recovered after 1 week to 3 months postoperatively, and the American Spinal Injury Association scores significantly increased at the final follow-up. Intervertebral bone fusions were all achieved postoperatively. No internal fixation devices were loose, extracted, or broken. There was no correction degree loss during the follow-up. The method of radical anterolateral debridement and autogenous ilium with rib or titanium cage interbody autografting and single-stage transpedicle fixation was effective for the treatment of thoracolumbar tuberculosis, correcting kyphotic deformity, and reconstructing spinal stability, obtaining successful intervertebral bony fusion and promoting the recovery of paraplegia. These results showed satisfactory clinical outcomes.
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- Zhaohui Cheng
- From the Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Hua-zhong University of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China (ZC, JW, QZ, YW, XG); and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, People's Republic of China (ZC)
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Liu J, Wan L, Long X, Huang S, Dai M, Liu Z. Efficacy and Safety of Posterior Versus Combined Posterior and Anterior Approach for the Treatment of Spinal Tuberculosis: A Meta-Analysis. World Neurosurg 2015; 83:1157-65. [PMID: 25698521 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2015.01.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2014] [Revised: 12/11/2014] [Accepted: 01/19/2015] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Surgical treatment is an important strategy for the treatment of spinal tuberculosis (TB). Several approaches have been reported for the surgery. However, no single study has had a large enough sample population to definitively determine whether the single posterior approach is as effective and safe as the combined posterior and anterior approach for the treatment of spinal TB. A meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of posterior versus combined posterior and anterior approach for the treatment of spinal TB. METHODS In this meta-analysis, electronic databases, such as PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Google scholar, and Cochrane library, were searched to select the potentially relevant reports that compared the outcomes of the posterior approach (group A) with the combined posterior and anterior approach (group B) in the treatment of spinal TB. Relevant journals and references were also searched manually. Data extraction and quality assessment were according with Cochrane Collaboration guidelines. Outcome assessments were operation time, blood loss, correction of angle, loss of correction, hospital stay, fusion time of the grafting bone, neurological improvement, and complications after surgery. Results were expressed as odds ratio for dichotomous outcomes and mean difference for continuous outcomes with 95% confidence interval. RESULTS Five controlled clinical trials published between 2012 and 2014, involving 253 patients (group A, 129; group B, 124) with spinal TB were retrieved in this study. The overall meta-analysis showed that there were significant differences (P< 0.01) between groups A and B in operation time, blood loss, hospital stay, and complications after surgery. However, no significant differences (P> 0.05) were observed in correction of angle, loss of correction at the final follow-up, fusion time of the grafting bone, and neurological improvement after surgery between groups A and B. CONCLUSIONS The posterior approach appeared to have the same clinical efficacy, but with less operation time, blood loss, hospital stay, and complications compared with the combined posterior and anterior approach in the treatment of sinal TB. However, more high-quality, randomized controlled trials are required to compare these approaches and guide clinical decision-making.
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- Jiaming Liu
- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, People's Republic of China
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- Scientific Research Department, Jiangxi Vocational and Technical College of Information Application, Nanchang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, People's Republic of China.
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One-stage posterior debridement and transpedicular screw fixation for treating monosegmental thoracic and lumbar spinal tuberculosis in adults. ScientificWorldJournal 2014; 2014:137106. [PMID: 24701134 PMCID: PMC3950547 DOI: 10.1155/2014/137106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2013] [Accepted: 01/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Spinal tuberculosis is still prevalent in some developing countries. The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of one-stage posterior debridement, autogenous bone grafting, and transpedicular screw fixation in treating monosegmental thoracic and lumbar tuberculosis in adults. 37 patients were retrospectively reviewed in this study. The data of images, operative time and blood loss volume, perioperative complications, time to achieve bony fusion, VAS score, and neurologic function preoperatively and postoperatively were collected. The mean follow-up period was 21.5 ± 3.5 months. The tuberculosis was cured after surgery in all patients, and no recurrence was observed. Bony fusion was achieved in all patients with a mean time of 5.6 ± 2.5 months. Neurological outcome did not change in one case with grade A, and increased by 1-3 grades in the other patients with nerve deficit. The average preoperative and postoperative VAS scores were 5.5 ± 2.23 and 1.5 ± 1.22, respectively; the difference was significant (P < 0.05). There were three perioperative complications (8.1%, 3/37) observed in this study. In conclusion, the procedure of one-stage posterior debridement, interbody fusion with autogenous bone grafting, and posterior fixation with pedicle screw is effective and safe for treating monosegmental thoracic and lumbar spinal tuberculosis in adults.
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Zhang P, Shen Y, Ding WY, Zhang W, Shang Z. The role of surgical timing in the treatment of thoracic and lumbar spinal tuberculosis. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2014; 134:167-72. [PMID: 24337658 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-013-1904-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the outcome and safety of surgical treatment of thoracic and lumbar spinal tuberculosis in patients without obvious clinical and laboratory improvement after preoperative short-time chemotherapy. METHODS Data of 86 patients with single-level thoracic and lumbar tuberculosis, treated by one-stage posterior instrumentation combined with anterior radical debridement and fusion, were studied retrospectively. Patients were divided into two groups based on the results of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) after preoperative 2-week chemotherapy. Surgical outcome and prognosis were compared between the two groups. RESULTS After antituberculous chemotherapy for 2 weeks, the ESR did not decrease or even increase in 57 patients (group A), but decreased in 29 patients (group B). However, the ESR decreased gradually after surgery and returned to a normal level at the final follow-up in both groups. Between group A and B, no significant difference was observed in pain improvement (6.3 ± 1.4, 6.4 ± 1.4, respectively, P = 0.805). The corrected angle was 12.4° ± 5.9°, 13.8° ± 6.4°, respectively, for group A and group B (P = 0.305). CONCLUSIONS It is safe and effective to carry out the surgery just after a short-time antituberculous chemotherapy. And it is the postoperative drugs, not the preoperative drugs, that play an important role in reinforcing the surgical outcome.
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- Peng Zhang
- Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, China
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