One-stage Posterior Approach in the Treatment of Consecutive Multi-segment Thoracic Tuberculosis with Kyphosis

Abstract

AIM: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of the one-stage posterior approach in treating consecutive multiple-segment thoracic tuberculosis with kyphosis. MATERIAL and METHODS: A retrospective study was performed. The data of 22 patients with consecutive multi-level thoracic tuberculosis and kyphosis who underwent the one-stage posterior approach of debridement, bone grafting, drainage and pedicle screws fixation were collected. The kyphotic angle was 61.6°±3.1° pre-operatively. The neurologic status based on American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) scoring was A in 5 cases, B in 4 cases, C in 9 cases, D in 3 cases and E in 1 case. RESULTS: The average follow-up period was 43.4±5.0 months. The kyphotic angle was 19.8°±0.7° after operation (p