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He J, Deng J, Yang Y, Zheng T, Luo F, Xu J, Zhang Z. Simultaneous Single-Position Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion Combined With Unilateral Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation for Single-Level Lumbar Tuberculosis: A 3-Year Retrospective Comparative Study. Neurospine 2023; 20:1306-1318. [PMID: 38171298 PMCID: PMC10762411 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2346692.346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To illustrate a simultaneous single-position oblique lateral interbody fusion (SPOLIF) combined with unilateral percutaneous pedicle screw fixation in treating single-level lumbar tuberculosis, compared with posterior-only approach in clinical and radiographic evaluations. METHODS Consecutive patients who had undergone surgeries for single-level lumbar tuberculosis from January 2018 to December 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. The patients included were divided into SP-OLIF and posterior-only groups according to surgical methods applied, with follow-up for at least 36 months. Outcomes included estimated blood loss, operative time, and complications for safety evaluation; visual analogue scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) for efficacy evaluation; erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) for evaluating tuberculosis activity; x-ray and computed tomography scan were used for radiographic evaluation. RESULTS A total of 136 patients had been enrolled in the study (60 for SP-OLIF and 76 for Posterior-only). The median operative time, blood loss, and hospital stay in SP-OLIF group were significantly less, with a lower complication rate. Meanwhile, the SP-OLIF group showed substantially lower VAS in 1 and 7 days and decreased ODI in the first month postoperatively, without significant difference afterward. Similarly, the median CRP and ESR in SP-OLIF group were significantly lower in 3 and 7 days postoperatively. All indicators had reduced to normal after 3 months. No recurrence had been reported throughout the whole follow-up. CONCLUSION SP-OLIF was an efficient minimally invasive protocol for single-level lumbar tuberculosis, facilitating earlier clinical improvement, with decreased blood loss, operative time and hospital stay compared with posterior-only approach.
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- Jinyue He
- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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He J, Luo F, Fang Q, Xiang Y, Xu J, Zhang Z. Circumferential approach via dynamic position in OLIF combined with freehand screw pedicle fixation for lumbar tuberculosis requiring multilevel instrumentation: a 3-year retrospective study. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:469. [PMID: 37386508 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03959-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To advance a modified oblique lumbar interbody fusion (M-OLIF) achieving anterior debridement and posterior freehand instrumentation simultaneously in circumferential approach via dynamic position and compare with traditional combined anterior-posterior surgery (CAPS) in clinical and radiological evaluation. PATIENTS AND METHODS Innovative freehand instrumentation in floating position was described. Consecutive patients having undergone surgeries for lumbar tuberculosis from 2017 January to 2019 December had been retrospectively reviewed. Patients with follow-ups for at least 36 months were included and divided into M-OLIF or CAPS group according to surgical methods applied. Outcomes included operation time, estimated blood loss, complication profile for safety evaluation; Vascular Analogue Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) for efficacy evaluation; C-reactive protein and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate for tuberculosis activity and recurrence evaluation; X-ray and CT scan for radiological evaluation. RESULTS Totally 56 patients had been enrolled in the study (26 for M-OLIF and 30 for CAPS). Compared with CAPS group, M-OLIF group illustrated significantly decreased estimated blood loss, operation time, hospital stay, and less postoperative morbidities. Meanwhile, M-OLIF group showed earlier improvement in VAS in 3 days and ODI in the first month postoperatively, without obvious discrepancy in further follow-ups. The overall screw accuracy in M-OLIF and CAPS group was 93.8% and 92.3% respectively, without significant difference in perforation distribution. CONCLUSION M-OLIF was efficient for lumbar tuberculosis requiring multilevel fixation, with reduced operation time and iatrogenic trauma, earlier clinical improvement compared with traditional combined surgery.
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- Jinyue He
- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
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Zhang Z, Hu BW, Wang LN, Li T, Yang HL, Liu LM, Song YM, Zhou ZJ. Comparison of Long-Term Clinical and Radiographical Outcomes between the Anterior and Combined Anterior and Posterior Approaches for Treating Lumbosacral Tuberculosis. Orthop Surg 2023; 15:973-982. [PMID: 36750359 PMCID: PMC10102319 DOI: 10.1111/os.13682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Both anterior and combined anterior and posterior approaches have been used to treat lumbosacral tuberculosis. However, long-term follow-up studies of each approach have not been conducted. We aimed to compare the long-term clinical and radiographical outcomes between the two approaches. METHODS In this retrospective cohort study, we included 49 patients with a minimum 6-year follow-up between January 2008 and March 2012. Twenty-four patients underwent the anterior approach (anterior group), and 25 underwent the combined anterior and posterior approach (anterior-posterior group). Student's t test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Pearson's chi-square test were used to compare the two groups regarding clinical data, such as visual analogue scale scores, Oswestry disability index scores and neurological status, and radiographical data, such as lumbosacral angle, lumbar lordosis, and L5-S1 height. Furthermore, operative time, length of stay, and intraoperative and postoperative blood loss (IBL, PBL) were recorded. RESULTS Both groups had satisfactory clinical and radiographical outcomes until the final follow-up. All patients achieved bony fusion, and no group differences were found in any of the clinical indices. Both groups corrected and maintained the lumbosacral angle, lumbar lordosis, and L5-S1 height. However, the operative time, length of stay, maximum Hb drop, IBL, and PBL of the anterior group (140.63 ± 24.73 min, 12.58 ± 2.45 days, 28.33 ± 9.70 g/L, 257.08 ± 110.47 ml, and 430.60 ± 158.27 ml, respectively) were significantly lower than those of the anterior-posterior group (423.60 ± 82.81 min, P < 0.001; 21.32 ± 3.40 days, P < 0.001; 38.48 ± 8.03 g/L, P < 0.001; 571.60 ± 111.04 ml, P < 0.001; and 907.01 ± 231.99 ml, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION This retrospective study demonstrated long-term efficacy of the anterior approach with a single screw fixation, which was as effective as that of the combined anterior and posterior approach, with the advantage of less trauma.
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- Zhuang Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Duan D, Cui Y, Gong L, Fan Y, Liu J, Zhou Y, Li W. Single Posterior Surgery Versus Combined Posterior-Anterior Surgery for Lumbar Tuberculosis Patients. Orthop Surg 2023; 15:868-877. [PMID: 36655386 PMCID: PMC9977579 DOI: 10.1111/os.13628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Posterior approach of debridement, interbody graft, and instrumentation, and combined posterior-anterior approach of posterior instrumentation and anterior debridement and interbody graft are two essential surgeries for the surgical treatment of spinal tuberculosis (TB), and, until now, which one should be chosen is still controversial. This study aimed to compare the therapeutic efficacy between the single posterior surgery and combined posterior-anterior surgery for lumbar tuberculosis (LTB) patients to elucidate the role of debridement and the effects that result from posterior structure resection. METHODS One hundred and nineteen LTB patients managed with single posterior debridement, interbody graft, and instrumentation surgery (Group P, 73 cases), or combined posterior-anterior surgery of posterior instrumentation and anterior debridement and interbody graft (Group P-A, 46 cases) from January 2008 to December 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. Different indexes were compared between the two groups to evaluate the curative effect and explore the role of debridement and the effects that result from posterior structure resection: operation time, blood loss, visual analog scale (VAS), Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA), Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), C-reactive Protein (CRP), surgical complication type and rate, spinopelvic sagittal parameters (local kyphosis [LK], pelvic incidence [PI] and pelvic tilt [PT], lumbar lordosis [LL], and sacral slope [SS]), drainage retention duration, hospital stay, time of abscess disappearance, time of activity recovery, and time of bone graft fusion by t-test or χ2 test. RESULTS The follow-up period ranged from 24 to 60 months. No significant variations were detected between the two groups for age, sex ratio, BMI, disease duration, indication, and the preoperative values of VAS, JOA, ESR, CRP, and LK (p > 0.05). The VAS, JOA, ESR, and CRP significantly improved in both groups after the operation (p < 0.05), along with the LK and LL (p < 0.05). Meanwhile, the SS, PI, and PT showed minor improvement after the operation (p > 0.05). Compared to the P-A group, the P group had shorter operation time and less blood loss and hospital stay (p < 0.05). However, both groups presented similar VAS, JOA, ESR, CRP, and LK improvements (p > 0.05). Additionally, the surgical complication type and rate, postoperative spinopelvic sagittal parameters, and bone graft fusion time did not differ between the two groups (p > 0.05). On the other hand, the patients in the P-A group had a shorter time of abscess disappearance and activity recovery (p < 0.05) but a similar time of drainage retention (p > 0.05) compared to the P group. CONCLUSION Both single posterior and combined posterior-anterior surgeries presented a good therapeutic effect for LTB patients with a low surgical complication rate and good quality of LK correction and LL reconstruction and maintenance. Moreover, single posterior surgery was less traumatic than combined posterior-anterior surgery but with slower TB lesion healing and activity recovery. Compared to debridement, stability seems to be more vital for STB healing, posterior structure resection does not affect the effect of spinopelvic realignment.
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- Dapeng Duan
- Department of OrthopedicShaanxi Provincial People's HospitalXi'anChina,Xi'an Medical UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of OrthopedicShaanxi Provincial People's HospitalXi'anChina,Xi'an Medical UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of OrthopedicShaanxi Provincial People's HospitalXi'anChina,Xi'an Medical UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of OrthopedicShaanxi Provincial People's HospitalXi'anChina,Xi'an Medical UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of OrthopedicShaanxi Provincial People's HospitalXi'anChina,Xi'an Medical UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of OrthopedicShaanxi Provincial People's HospitalXi'anChina,Xi'an Medical UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of OrthopedicShaanxi Provincial People's HospitalXi'anChina,Xi'an Medical UniversityXi'anChina
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Spekker O, Hunt DR, Király K, Kis L, Madai Á, Szalontai C, Molnár E, Pálfi G. Lumbosacral tuberculosis, a rare manifestation of Pott's disease - How identified human skeletons from the pre-antibiotic era can be used as reference cases to establish a palaeopathological diagnosis of tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (Edinb) 2023; 138:102287. [PMID: 36450192 DOI: 10.1016/j.tube.2022.102287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The macromorphological examination of identified human osteological collections from the pre-antibiotic era (e.g., Terry Collection) can provide invaluable information about the skeletal manifestations of tuberculosis (TB) in individuals who did not receive pharmaceutical therapy. With analysis of such collections, new diagnostic criteria for TB can be recognised which can be used in palaeopathological interpretation. The aim of our paper is to provide a reference and aid for the identification of TB in past populations by demonstrating and discussing in detail the vertebral alterations indicative of one of its rare skeletal manifestations, lumbosacral TB. These changes were detected in two individuals from the Terry Collection (Terry No. 760 and Terry No. 1093). These two case studies furnish palaeopathologists with a stronger basis for diagnosing lumbosacral TB in skeletons which exhibit similar vertebral lesions from osteoarchaeological series. To illustrate this, an archaeological case from Hungary (KK146) is also presented, displaying vertebral alterations resembling that of the two cases from the Terry Collection. Through the demonstrated case studies, we can derive a better insight into the disease experience of people who lived in the past and suffered from TB.
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- Olga Spekker
- Department of Biological Anthropology, Institute of Biology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52, H-6726, Szeged, Hungary; Institute of Archaeological Sciences, Eötvös Loránd University, Múzeum körút 4/B, H-1088, Budapest, Hungary.
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- Northern Virginia District Office of the Chief Medical Examiners, 10850 Pyramid Place, Manassas, VA, 20110, USA.
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- Department of Biological Anthropology, Institute of Biology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52, H-6726, Szeged, Hungary; Móra Ferenc Museum, Roosevelt tér 1-3, H-6720, Szeged, Hungary.
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- Department of Biological Anthropology, Institute of Biology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52, H-6726, Szeged, Hungary; Department of Archaeogenetics, Institute of Hungarian Research, Úri utca 54-56, H-1014, Budapest, Hungary.
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- Department of Biological Anthropology, Institute of Biology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52, H-6726, Szeged, Hungary; Department of Anthropology, Hungarian National History Museum, Ludovika tér 2-6, H-1083, Budapest, Hungary.
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- National Institute of Archaeology, Hungarian National Museum, Múzeum körút 14-16, H-1088, Budapest, Hungary.
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- Department of Biological Anthropology, Institute of Biology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52, H-6726, Szeged, Hungary.
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- Department of Biological Anthropology, Institute of Biology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52, H-6726, Szeged, Hungary.
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Xu Z, Zhang Z, Wu Y, Wang X. Posterior transforaminal debridement and interbody fusion with instrumentation for multi-segment thoracic spinal tuberculosis: a midterm follow-up study. Sci Rep 2022; 12:18244. [PMID: 36309556 PMCID: PMC9617847 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-23169-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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This retrospective study aimed to evaluate midterm outcomes of surgical management of multi-segment thoracic spinal tuberculosis by single-stage posterior transforaminal debridement and interbody fusion with instrumentation. From January 2007 to October 2015, 42 adult patients with thoracic spinal tuberculosis involving three or more levels underwent single-stage posterior transforaminal debridement, interbody fusion and instrumentation At a mean follow-up of 73.5 ± 9.6 months, all patients were eligible for final evaluation. All displayed improved biochemical markers and pain scores at 3 months and improved physiologic levels at the end of treatment. Visual analogue and 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey scores were significantly improved compared with preoperative values. All 30 patients with preoperative neurological deficits experienced neurologic improvement. Thoracic kyphosis angle decreased significantly from 34.4° ± 4.5° to 22.0° ± 2.6°. A mean kyphotic angle loss of 1.7° ± 1.1° was recorded at the final follow-up, and bone fusion was observed at a mean of 10.6 ± 2.1 months, with no instrumentation failures. One patient experienced delayed incisional healing and five patients suffered postoperative intercostal neuralgia that were cured by conservative treatment. There were no graft failures or implant breakages. This study showed the utility of a single-staged procedure combining posterior transforaminal debridement and interbody fusion with instrumentation, and demonstrated promising results.
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- Zhenchao Xu
- grid.452223.00000 0004 1757 7615Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, The Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008 Hunan China ,Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008 Hunan China
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- grid.452223.00000 0004 1757 7615Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, The Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008 Hunan China ,Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008 Hunan China
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- Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008 Hunan China
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- grid.452223.00000 0004 1757 7615Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, The Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008 Hunan China ,Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008 Hunan China
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Xu Z, Wang X, Zhang Z, Jiang D, Jia R, Zhang Y. A comparison of three bone graft struts for interbody fusion using a posterior approach for lower lumbar spinal tuberculosis in adults: a midterm follow-up study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:590. [PMID: 35717155 PMCID: PMC9206337 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05539-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background This retrospective observational study was conducted to compare midterm outcomes of three bone graft struts for interbody fusion using a posterior approach in adults with lower lumbar spinal tuberculosis. Methods A total of 126 lower lumbar spinal tuberculosis patients were treated by one-stage posterior debridement, interbody fusion, and instrumentation. Forty-one patients (group A) were treated with autogenous bone graft for interbody fusion, 45 patients (group B) were treated with allogeneic bone grafting, and the remaining 40 (group C) patients were treated with titanium mesh cage. In addition, clinical and radiographic data were gathered and analyzed. Results At the final follow-up, all patients were completely cured. The operation period and intraoperative blood loss for groups B and C were significantly less than in group A (P = 0.000). Post-operation, neurological performance and quality of life were remarkably improved at the final follow-up. The preoperative lordosis angles of three groups were significantly improved, as evidenced by the values immediately after the operation or those at the final follow-up. The correction loss of the group C was lower than those of groups A and B (P = 0.000). All the patients obtained bone graft fusion, the fusion period of group B was longer than that of the other two groups (P = 0.000). No significant differences among the three groups in adjacent segment degeneration rates were found at the last visit (P = 0.922). Conclusions This midterm follow-up study established that one-stage posterior debridement, interbody fusion, and instrumentation, combined with medical therapy, can effectively treat lower lumbar spinal tuberculosis. In addition, the intervertebral titanium mesh cage bone graft can provide better outcomes with regard to maintaining lordosis and preventing collapse. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12891-022-05539-8.
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- Zhenchao Xu
- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, the Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China.,Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, the Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China. .,Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, the Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China.,Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, the Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China.,Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, the Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China.,Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, 87# Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China
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Egea-Gámez RM, Galán-Olleros M, González-Menocal A, Martínez-González C, González-Díaz R. Surgical Treatment for Advanced Thoracic Spinal Tuberculosis in Infants: Case Series and Literature Review. Int J Spine Surg 2022; 16:393-403. [PMID: 35273116 PMCID: PMC9930654 DOI: 10.14444/8220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Spinal tuberculosis (TB), or Pott's disease, is the most common form of osteoarticular TB. Early diagnosis and anti-TB drug therapy are the mainstays of treatment. However, in advanced stages, surgery is essential to correct spinal deformities and avoid neurological damage. Very few cases in young children requiring surgical treatment have been described. We present 2 cases of surgically treated thoracic spinal TB in patients under 2 years of age and review the literature on this entity in young children. CASE DESCRIPTION Two male toddlers, aged 21 (patient 1) and 23 (patient 2) months, were admitted due to insidious systemic deterioration associated with neck stiffness and nonspecific abdominal pain in patient 1 and limping in patient 2. The findings of laboratory tests were unremarkable despite an increase in acute-phase reactants. After an extensive workup, results of a magnetic resonance imaging were consistent with spinal TB in both patients. Patient 1 underwent costotransversectomy of the left third and fourth ribs, debridement, T3-T4 corpectomy, and T2-T6 posterior fusion, to which an anterior rib autograft was added. Patient 2 had a right-sided thoracotomy performed at the apex in addition to debridement and T8 corpectomy; the resected rib was used as anterior structural autograft. Several samples of purulent, caseous material were sent for study. On follow-up, progression of proximal junctional kyphosis was evidenced in patient 1, requiring revision surgery to restore sagittal alignment; the patient was asymptomatic at 2-year follow-up. Patient 2 evolved satisfactorily without neurological sequelae and was asymptomatic at 4-year follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Spinal TB in young children requires appropriate surgical treatment when presenting at advanced stages or having severe deformity or neurological compromise. Despite the challenges associated with young age and ongoing growth, surgery can be performed safely provided proper surgical expertise. After extensive debridement and decompression, priority should be given to restoring sagittal alignment and balance with stable and durable spinal reconstructions. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3
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- Rosa M. Egea-Gámez
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Spinal Unit, Hospital Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Spinal Unit, Hospital Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain
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Ramakrishnan RK, Barma SD, Shetty AP, Viswanathan VK, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. Posterior-only stabilization versus global reconstruction in thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis; a prospective randomized study. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2022; 46:597-603. [PMID: 35020025 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-021-05296-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Although the guidelines for surgical indications in spinal tuberculosis (TB) are well-established, ambiguity still exists in deciding between posterior-only stabilization and global reconstruction in thoracic and thoracolumbar (TL) disease especially in patients with borderline vertebral destruction. The current prospective, randomized study was thus planned to compare safety and efficacy of these two surgical interventions. METHODS Patients, aged between 18 and 65 years, with spinal TB involving thoracic and TL spine with pre-operative vertebral body loss (VBL) between 0.5 and 1 were randomly allocated into two groups [groups A (who underwent posterior-only stabilization) and B (global reconstruction through a single-stage all-posterior approach). Patient's demographic data, clinical, intra-operative and post-operative details were recorded. Minimum follow-up period was two years. Neurological assessment was performed using ASIA impairment scale. Functional outcome measurements included VAS and ODI scores (pre-operative and final follow-up). Radiological measurements included Cobb's angle, kyphosis correction, loss of correction, angle loss rate and fusion time. RESULTS Fifty-eight patients (groups A and B = 29 each) were included. Mean age in groups A and B was 48.3 ± 16.5 years and 51.2 ± 11.7 years. Mean surgical duration was significantly shorter in group A (119.9 ± 14.1 minutes; p = 0.0001). Mean follow-up duration was 35.5 ± 6.4 months. There was no statistically significant difference in neurological outcome at final follow-up between the groups (p > 0.05). Group A demonstrated significantly better ODI at final follow-up (13.8 ± 2.9 vs 16.2 ± 4.1; p = 0.02). Immediate post-operative correction (6.8° ± 5.6) and maintenance of kyphosis correction at final follow-up [loss of correction (2.1° ± 1.7) and angle loss rate (16.3 ± 14.9%)] were marginally better in group B (p > 0.05). Mean fusion time in groups A and B was 7.8 ± 1.5 and 8.4 ± 1.6 months (p > 0.05). A sub-group analysis in group B between autograft and metallic cages for anterior reconstruction did not show significant difference in radiological outcome (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION All-posterior surgeries (posterior-only stabilization or global reconstruction) represent an effective approach in the management of TB disease affecting thoracic and TL vertebrae. For a pre-operative VBL between 0.5 and 1, clinical (including neurological), functional and radiological outcomes following both these surgeries (posterior-only stabilization and global reconstruction) are comparable.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Ganga Medical Centre & Hospital Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Ganga Medical Centre & Hospital Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Ganga Medical Centre & Hospital Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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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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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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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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Xu Z, Wang X, Liu Z. One-stage posterior debridement and single-segment interbody fusion for treating mono-segmental lumbar and lumbosacral spinal tuberculosis in adults following minimum 5-year follow-up. J Orthop Surg Res 2020; 15:473. [PMID: 33054798 PMCID: PMC7557076 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-020-02005-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background To evaluate the mid-long-term outcomes of surgical management of mono-segmental lumbar and lumbosacral spinal tuberculosis (TB) in adults by one-stage posterior debridement, single-segment fixation, and titanium mesh cage interbody fusion. Methods A total of 62 patients with mono-segmental lumbar or lumbosacral spinal tuberculosis were enrolled. One-stage posterior debridement, single-segment fixation, and titanium mesh cage interbody fusion was performed. Clinical and radiographic outcomes were compared and analyzed. Results All patients were followed-up for an average of 75.0 ± 11.5 months and completely cured at the final follow-up. C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) returned to normal within three months postoperatively. Postoperative Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, visual analog scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability index (ODI) were significantly improved compared with preoperative values. Bony fusion occurred after an average of 9.8 ± 2.6 months. The lordosis angle and lumbosacral angle were increased from preoperative 20.4 ± 2.9° and 14.7 ± 3.4° to postoperative 32.8 ± 3.6° and 22.4 ± 5.5°, with angle loss of 1.0 ± 0.7° and 0.8 ± 0.7° at the final follow-up, respectively. No significant differences between preoperative and postoperative adjacent segment disc height (DH) were found. Conclusions One-stage posterior debridement, single-segment fixation, and titanium mesh cage interbody fusion represent effective and feasible treatment option for mono-segmental lumbar and lumbosacral spinal tuberculosis in adults. This approach may preserve lumbar normal motor units and decrease adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) with the advantages of minimal invasiveness and rapid postoperative rehabilitation.
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- Zhenchao Xu
- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China. .,Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, Central South University, Changsha, China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, Central South University, Changsha, China
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