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One-stage posterior transpedicular debridement, hemi-interbody and unilateral-posterior bone grafting, and instrumentation for the treatment of thoracic spinal tuberculosis: a retrospective study
PurposeTo investigate the clinical efficacy and feasibility of the surgical treatment of thoracic spinal tuberculosis using one-stage posterior...
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Comparative evaluation of multi-fold rib and structural iliac bone grafts in single-segment thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis: clinical and radiological outcomes
ObjectiveTo compare clinical and radiological outcomes of multi-fold rib and structural iliac bone grafts, the primary autologous graft techniques in...
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Impairments in pulmonary functions in paediatric spinal tuberculosis: a cross-sectional study
PurposeThis study aimed to investigate the impact of vertebral column destruction and kyphotic deformity due to spinal tuberculosis on pulmonary...
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Posterior fixation, anterior debridement and bone grafting in the treatment of thoracic and lumbar tuberculosis in children younger than 3 years of age
PurposeThis study aimed to investigate the clinical outcomes of posterior fixation, combined with one- or two-stage anterior debridement and bone...
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Reconstruction of complicated spinal tuberculosis with long-segment fibula transplantation: a case report
BackgroundTreating complex cases of spinal tuberculosis (STB) that involve multiple vertebral bodies and cause destruction of the spinal structure,...
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Pure uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery for treating thoracic tuberculous spondylitis: an initial case series of seven patients
BackgroundThe development of thoracic surgical techniques has provided a new avenue for treating thoracic tuberculosis. Moreover, microscopic...
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Multi-level tuberculosis of the spine identified by 18 F-FDG-PET/CT and concomitant urogenital tuberculosis: a case report from the spinal TB X cohort
BackgroundTuberculosis (TB) is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis ( Mtb ) and typically infects the lungs. However, extrapulmonary forms of TB can...
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Evaluation of different diagnostic methods for spinal tuberculosis infection
Background and purposeTuberculosis (TB) is the most fatal infectious disease worldwide. Approximately 24.6% of tuberculosis cases are extrapulmonary...
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Topical streptomycin irrigation of lesions to prevent postoperative site infections in spinal tuberculosis: a retrospective analysis
PurposeIn spinal tuberculosis surgery, topical administration of drugs to the lesion is a preventive treatment measure. The aim is to achieve better...
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Selection of bone graft type for the surgical treatment of thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis based on the spinal instability neoplastic score: a retrospective single-center cohort study
ObjectivesThis study aimed to establish a standard for selecting bone graft type for thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis surgery based on the spinal...
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Posterior limited unilateral fenestration approach for treating patients with single-segment thoracic and lumbar tuberculosis
BackgroundPosterior limited unilateral fenestration approach is extensively used in the treatment of many spinal diseases. But whether it is suitable...
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Posterior-only stabilization versus global reconstruction in thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis; a prospective randomized study
PurposeAlthough the guidelines for surgical indications in spinal tuberculosis (TB) are well-established, ambiguity still exists in deciding between...
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Differential distribution of linezolid in diseased and nondiseased bones in patients with spinal tuberculosis
BackgroundLinezolid exhibits antibacterial activity against sensitive and drug-resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis . Knowledge on the...
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One-stage surgical treatment of upper thoracic spinal tuberculosis by posterolateral costotransversectomy using an extrapleural approach
BackgroundDue to the complexity of the anatomical structure and the difficulty of exposing the surgical area, the surgery for spinal tuberculosis in...
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Application of cement-augmented pedicle screws in elderly patients with spinal tuberculosis and severe osteoporosis: a preliminary study
ObjectiveSurgical management of elderly patients with spinal tuberculosis and severe osteoporosis is challenging. Cement-augmented pedicle screws...
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Combined clinical significance of MRI and serum mannose-binding lectin in the prediction of spinal tuberculosis
BackgroundSpinal tuberculosis (STB) is a local manifestation of systemic infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, accounting for a significant...
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Trends and prospects in spinal tuberculosis research: a future-oriented approach
PurposeTuberculosis is one of the oldest diseases in human history, and spinal tuberculosis (STB) is the most common form of extrapulmonary...
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Effectiveness and safety analysis of titanium mesh grafting versus bone grafting in the treatment of spinal Tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundTo systematically assess the safety and effectiveness of titanium mesh grafting compared with bone grafting in the treatment of spinal...
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Comparative efficacy of traditional conservative treatment and CT-guided local chemotherapy for mild spinal tuberculosis
BackgroundThere are considerable differences in the treatment strategy for spinal tuberculosis, including conservative or surgical procedures....
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Comparison of clinical efficacy and surgical safety among three bone graft modalities in spinal tuberculosis: a network meta-analysis
BackgroundAutogenous granular bone graft (AG), autogenous massive bone graft (AM), and titanium mesh bone graft (TM) are the three commonly utilized...
