Application of internal fixation in the treatment for tuberculosis of the spine

Chin Med Sci J. 1994 Sep;9(3):179-82.

Abstract

This is a study of 18 patients who had surgical treatment for spinal tuberculosis. All patients were admitted with the spinal tuberculosis and treated with a combination of anterior debridement and bone graft with posterior internal fixation using the Luque or Dick technique. The patients were able to walk within a few days postoperation. Three to seven years follow-ups show no recurrence, kyphosis and/or solid fusion.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Internal Fixators
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / surgery*
  • Tuberculosis, Spinal / surgery*