ABSTRACT
The main goal of spinal surgery using implant is a rigid fixation to provide the stability until solid fusion will occur. Recently, various implant fixation devices have been introduced and transpedicular screw fixation is the usual method. In the past, we obtained the implant-related complications like screw failure and rod breakage after using the modified Harrington rod. However, we obtained good results after follow up over one year using TSRH instrument. We experienced spinal surgery using TSRH instrument in 42 cases since 1991 and followed from one year to 28 months with average 16 months. We analyzed the 28 cases and evaluated the implant-related problems. The results were as follows: 1. Among 28 patients, 10 patients were operated due to fracture and 9 patients operated due to spinal stenosis. 2. The male patients were 16 cases and the female were 12 cases. 3. The TSRH instruments provided the rigid fixation with three points clamping mechanism. 4. The cross-linking plate of TSRH was found to increase stiffness and strength. 5. There were no case of screw breakage. 6. In functional results by Kirkaldy-Willis; foriteria the excellent cases were 15, and the good were 2 cases.
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Female , Humans , Male , Constriction , Follow-Up Studies , Methods , Spinal StenosisABSTRACT
Aneurysmal bone cyst uncommonly involves the pubic bone and tends to grow eccentrically and thin out overlying cortex. In the following case report, a 19-year-old male patient visited out hospital, because of dull pain in his left groin. He was diagnosed as aneurysmal bone cyst originated from the superior pubic ramus by CT guided needle biopsy. Transcatheter arterial embolization was effective in the treatment of this lesion such as complete consolidation after the procedure. At present, 2 years follow-up, no problem was noted at weight bearing as well as hip function or recurrence.