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  • Title: [Extra-focal instrumental fixation of the spine in the surgical treatment of tuberculous spondylitis].
    Author: Lavrov VN.
    Journal: Probl Tuberk; 1991; (8):52-5. PubMed ID: 1758861.
    Abstract:
    The complex procedure for treating tuberculous spondylitis involving a short-term (1-2 months) antibacterial therapy and early functional resection of the diseased vertebral bodies with defect replacement by an autograft and extra-focal fixation of the resected spinal portion by Byzov's apparatus applied in 492 patients proved to be highly efficacious. The reliable apparatus fixation of the spinal zone operated on allows early (on day 7) activation of patients which promotes functional normalization of organs and systems, activation of reparative processes, shortening of treatment duration and reduction of disabled cases. Clinical and X-ray findings show that a bone block formed 4-6 months after surgery and 67% of the patients finished their therapy during a year. Introduction of the procedure into the treatment of spinal injuries and diseases will be of the socioeconomical value.
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