J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1980 Dec;15(4):793-798. 10.4055/jkoa.1980.15.4.793.

The correction of spinal deformities due to Tuberculous Spondylitis: 6 cases Report

• Kim KY
• Cho DY
• Kim YT
• Han SY

• KMID: 2456404
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1980.15.4.793

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.

Keyword

Halo-pelvic traction; Tuberculous Kyphosis; Deformity correction

MeSH Terms

Congenital Abnormalities*
Immobilization
Kyphosis
Methods
Osteoporosis
Paraplegia
Spine
Spondylitis*
Traction
Transplants
Walking