Two-stage treatment for severe spinal kyphotic deformity secondary to tuberculosis: halo-pelvic traction followed by a posterior-only approach correction

Two-stage treatment for severe spinal kyphotic deformity secondary to tuberculosis: halo-pelvic traction followed by a posterior-only approach correction

Abstract Background and purpose Several surgical procedures are used to treat tuberculous kyphosis. However, the treatment of extreme spinal kyphosis is challenging, and associated with various complications. Halo traction has been used as an adjunctive method in the treatment of severe spinal defor...

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Main Authors: Longtao Qi, Yao Zhao, Beiyu Xu, Chunde Li, Yu Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Spinal tuberculosis
Halo-pelvic traction
Severe spinal deformity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05974-7

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