Review Article: Surgical Approaches for Correction of Post-Tubercular Kyphosis

oleh: Jaykar R Panchmatia, Lawrence G Lenke, Sean Molloy, Kenneth MC Cheung, Khaled M Kebaish

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: SAGE Publishing 2015-12-01

Deskripsi

This study reviewed the literature regarding the pros and cons of various surgical approaches (anterior, anterolateral, combined, and posterior) for correction of post-tubercular kyphosis. The anterior and anterolateral approaches are effective in improving neurological deficit but not in correcting kyphosis. The combined anterior and posterior approach and the posterior approach combined with 3-column osteotomy achieve good neurological improvement and kyphosis correction. The latter is superior when expertise and facilities are available.