Single Level of Posterior Closing-Wedge and Anterior Extension Lumbar Osteotomy for Ankylosing Spondylitis

Authors

  • Cholavech Chavasiri Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Srinual Chavasiri Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Amnuay Unnanantana Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

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Abstract

From 1993 to 1997 we treated 11 consecutive patients who had progressive spinal kyphosis due to ankylosing spondylitis by a posterior closing-wedge and anterior extension lumbar osteotomy and interspinous process wiring. The average correction was 44o (37-57) with a mean loss of correction after operation of 11.2o (6-20). The average operating time was 130 minutes (80 to 180) and blood loss was 486 ml (400-700). The osteotomy corrected all patients sufficiently to allow them to see ahead and improve their posture. There were no complication of implant failure as well as nerve root injury.

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Published

01-07-1999

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Chavasiri, C., Chavasiri, S. ., & Unnanantana, A. . (1999). Single Level of Posterior Closing-Wedge and Anterior Extension Lumbar Osteotomy for Ankylosing Spondylitis. Siriraj Medical Journal, 51(7), 485–491. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/247008

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 7 (1999): July

Section

Original Article

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