Effect of Buttress Graft in Anterior Fusion for Spinal Tuberculosis
10.4055/jkoa.1984.19.3.509
- Author:
Bong Kun KIM
;
Chung Soo HAN
;
Yoon Gwon HWANG
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Tuberculosis;
Spine;
Anterior fusion;
Buttress graft
- MeSH:
Follow-Up Studies;
Kyphosis;
Spine;
Transplants;
Tuberculosis;
Tuberculosis, Spinal
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1984;19(3):509-516
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Long term follow-up study was done on 38 cases of anterior fusion for spinal tuberculosis especially about effect of buttress graft. The average follow-up period was 16 months. 14 cases of effective buttress group were appeared' to achieve more rapid bony union and prevent further kyphosis or lateral wedging of the involved vertebral body than inadequate buttress group of 7 cases.
