Transpedicular decancellation osteotomy in the treatment of posttuberculous kyphosis

Bezer M., Kucukdurmaz F., Guven O.

JOURNAL OF SPINAL DISORDERS & TECHNIQUES, vol.20, no.3, pp.209-215, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/01.bsd.0000211271.89485.f1
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF SPINAL DISORDERS & TECHNIQUES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.209-215
  • Keywords: transpedicular decancellation osteotomy, tuberculosis, kyphosis, sagittal offset, PEDICLE SUBTRACTION OSTEOTOMY, SPINAL TUBERCULOSIS, KYPHOTIC DEFORMITY, POSTERIOR APPROACH
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Although the transpedicular decancellation osteotomy is a salvage technique for reconstruction of complex spinal deformities, it is not a procedure used exclusively for patients with kyphosis occurring as a sequel of treated tuberculosis. In this study, 16 adult patients with kyphosis underwent transpedicular decancellation osteotomy between 1993 and 1999. Pain, kyphosis angle, sagittal balance, and functional and neurologic status were the main parameters used for the clinical and radiologic assessment.