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Spinal osteotomy to correct kyphosis in spinal tuberculosis

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Twenty-seven patients with severe tuberculous kyphosis have been treated at the National Murayama Hospital between 1966 and 1977.

We have undertaken curettage of the foci and vertebral osteotomy through an anterior approach, followed by gradual correction with a halo pelvic distraction apparatus and subsequent vertebral fusion. Choice of this method depends upon the age of the patient, the degree of kyphosis before correction, and the presence of concomitant lesions. Details of postoperative management are given and their importance is emphasized.

The major risks of correction are discussed and precautions suggested.

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De 1966 à 1977, 27 malades présentant une cyphose pottique sévère ont été traités à l'Hôpital National de Murayama.

La correction chirurgicale de la cyphose tuberculeuse consiste en un curetage du foyer associé à une ostéotomie vertébrale antérieure. Ensuite la correction progressive est obtenue à l'aide d'un appareil distracteur halo-pelvien, qui permet également la fusion vertébrale. Les indications de cette méthode dépendent de l'âge du malade; du degré de la cyphose et de la présence de lésions associées. Les détails de la conduite post-opératoire sont précisés, en insistant sur leur importance.

Les principaux dangers de la correction sont discutés pour lesquels on préconise un certain nombre de précautions.

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Otani, K., Satomi, K., Fujimura, Y. et al. Spinal osteotomy to correct kyphosis in spinal tuberculosis. International Orthopaedics 3, 229–235 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00265717

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