Single-stage posterior instrumentation and unilateral transpedicular debridement for the treatment of thoracolumbar tuberculosis: three years of follow-up

This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of single-stage posterior instrumentation and unilateral transpedicular debridement with traditional posterior operation for the treatment of thoracolumbar tuberculosis. 53 patients underwent posterior unilateral transpedicular debridement and pedicle screw fixation (group A), and traditional posterior operation was performed in 44 patients (group B). We compared the outcomes including the correction of kyphosis (Cobb angle), bone fusion, visual analog scale (VAS), Frankel classification, and Short-Form 12-Item Health Survey (SF-12) between two groups.
Source: World Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research