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Tuberculosis
Researchers from Yeditepe University describe findings in tuberculosis
December 9th, 2008
"Retrospective case analysis. Tuberculosis spondylitis is a cause of sagittal imbalance and neurologic impairment," scientists writing in the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques report. "In this study, the result of decompression and closing wedge osteotomy with instrumented fusion performed in patients with tuberculous spondylitis were analyzed retrospectively. Twelve patients with angular kyphotic deformity underwent decompression and closing wedge osteotomy with instrumented fusion between 2000 and 2004. Clinical and radiologic assessment was based on pain, functional and neurologic status, and radiologic measurements. There were 7 men and 5 women with...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-12-09)
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