The patterns of loss of correction after posterior wedge osteotomy in ankylosing spondylitis-related thoracolumbar kyphosis: a minimum of five-year follow-up

The patterns of loss of correction after posterior wedge osteotomy in ankylosing spondylitis-related thoracolumbar kyphosis: a minimum of five-year follow-up

Abstract Background Short-term studies have demonstrated good surgical outcomes after pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients, but there is a paucity of literature focused on middle-term results, especially regarding patterns of loss of correction. The objective o...

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Main Authors: Mu Qiao, Bang-ping Qian, Sai-hu Mao, Yong Qiu, Bin Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Ankylosing spondylitis
Thoracolumbar kyphosis
Middle-term
Pedicle subtraction osteotomy
Surgical outcome
Ossification
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1834-4

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