Anterior instrumented fusion for thoracolumbar kyphosis in mucopolysaccharidosis.
Spine (Phila Pa 1976)
; 26(23): E539-41, 2001 Dec 01.
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| ID: mdl-11725253
ABSTRACT
STUDY DESIGN:
A case series of seven children who had a thoracolumbar gibbus related to mucopolysaccharidosis treated with anterior instrumentation were reported retrospectively.OBJECTIVE:
To describe a new technique for treating progressive thoracolumbar kyphosis in children with mucopolysaccharidosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Management of this condition is not well represented in the literature. Isolated reports on the surgical management of this disorder appear, but there is no previous report of correction performed anteriorly.METHODS:
Seven patients underwent anterior instrumentation for correction of a thoracolumbar gibbus not arrested by brace treatment. Preoperative kyphosis ranged from 42 degrees to 64 degrees (average, 52.5 degrees ). Data on all seven patients were collected prospectively. The technique and its principles are described.RESULTS:
A good correction of the kyphosis was obtained, with postoperative angles of 3 degrees to 29 degrees (average, 15 degrees ), and maintained through the follow-up period. There were no complications from the procedure.CONCLUSION:
Anterior instrumented correction and fusion of the spine is effective in treating thoracolumbar kyphosis associated with mucopolysaccharidosis.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Dispositivos de Fixação Ortopédica
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Fusão Vertebral
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Vértebras Torácicas
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Mucopolissacaridoses
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Cifose
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Vértebras Lombares
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Spine (Phila Pa 1976)
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido