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Kim, Han, and Hwang: Effect of Buttress Graft in Anterior Fusion for Spinal Tuberculosis
Original Article

Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association 1984; 19(3): 509-516.

Published online: 18 April 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1984.19.3.509

Effect of Buttress Graft in Anterior Fusion for Spinal Tuberculosis

Bong Kun Kim, Chung Soo Han, Yoon Gwon Hwang

Copyright © 1984 by The Korean Orthopaedic Association

The Korean Orthopaedic Association

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Abstract

Long term follow-up study was done on 38 cases of anterior fusion for spinal tuberculosis especially about effect of buttress graft. The average follow-up period was 16 months. 14 cases of effective buttress group were appeared' to achieve more rapid bony union and prevent further kyphosis or lateral wedging of the involved vertebral body than inadequate buttress group of 7 cases.

Keywords: Tuberculosis, Spine, Anterior fusion, Buttress graft

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