Clinical observation of combined anterior and posterior surgeries approach for the treatment of lumbosacral tuberculosis in 31 cases / 重庆医学

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the safety and clinical effect of combined anterior and posterior surgeries approach for the treatment of lumbosacral tuberculosis .Methods There were 31 cases of low lumbar and sacrum spinal tuberculosis in this se‐ries .All cases that anti‐tuberculosis treatment lasted 3 weeks before the operation received posterior transpedicular screw system in‐ternal fixation ,anterior radical focus debridement and auto‐grafting with iliac bone .Bed rest was for 6-12 weeks after surgery and no brace was needed .Anti‐tuberculosis treatment lasted 12 -18 months .Results The period follow‐up was 12 -43 months and there was one case of the formation of the sinus and bilateral abscess after surgical resection of re‐healing ,and there was no cases of bone block displacement .All tuberculosis lesions were healing .13 cases with neurological symptoms had recovery .There was no spondylolisthesis postoperative follow‐up;The heigh ,kyphosis correction and restore stability of vertebral body were satisfied .The patients had solid bony fusion without internal fixation loosening and rupture after 5-9 months .Conclusion It is a safe and effec‐tive method to treat lumbosacral tuberculosis by posterior transpedicular screw system internal fixation and anterior radical focus debridement with interbody autografting .which can thoroughly clear focus of spinal tuberculosis ,decompress sufficiently spinal cord ,correct effectively the kyphosis deformity and achieve the stability of a strong three‐column .