Transpedicular Decompression/Debridement and Posterior Spinal Fusion With Instrumentation for Single-Level Thoracic Spinal Tuberculosis With Myelopathy—Is Anterior Column Reconstruction Necessary?

ConclusionSignificant neurologic recovery, kyphosis correction, and posterior/interbody bony fusion can be obtained by transpedicular decompression/debridement and instrumented posterior spinal fusion (without anterior reconstruction) with maintained correction at 2 years.
Source: Spine Deformity - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research