The correction of spinal deformities due to Tuberculous Spondylitis: 6 cases Report
10.4055/jkoa.1980.15.4.793
- Author:
Key Yong KIM
;
Duk Yun CHO
;
Young Tae KIM
;
Sang Yo HAN
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Halo-pelvic traction;
Tuberculous Kyphosis;
Deformity correction
- MeSH:
Congenital Abnormalities;
Immobilization;
Kyphosis;
Methods;
Osteoporosis;
Paraplegia;
Spine;
Spondylitis;
Traction;
Transplants;
Walking
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1980;15(4):793-798
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The Halo-pelvic traction has been considered as a powerful and strong method for correction of the severely deformed rigid spine whether it is kyphotic or scoliotic. It also affords firm stabilization during the operation and postoperative management with immobilization for a long time. Ambulation with this instrument enhances the usefulness. We have succeeded in treating and correcting 6 cases of Tuberculous Kyphosis, and 3 of which accompanied paraplegia. Especially one case of severe kyphosis, 78 was corrected to 20 and anterior strut graft was accomplished with vascuiarized free fibular graft with aid of microvascular technique. The correction rate was 38% in average. No significant complications have developed except osteoporosis of the spine.
