Journal of Spine

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, P.R. China

Publications

• Research Article   
  Minimally Invasive Posterior Decompression and Percutaneous Pedicle Screws Fixation for Thoracic Metastatic Tumor
  Author(s): Yu-Tong Gu*, Zhang L, Wang YC and Dong J
  
  Objectives: To evaluate the feasibility, efficacy and safety of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP), minimally invasive decompression and partial tumor resection combined with percutaneous pedicle screws fixation (PPS) for surgical treatment of thoracic metastasis with neurologic compression. Methods: Twenty patients with 1-level thoracic vertebral metastasis and neurologic compression were treated with the procedure of PVP and PPS combined with minimally invasive neurologic decompression and partial tumor resection through mini posterior midline approach. The prognostic score was evaluated according to Tomita scoring system before operation. VAS score and ASIA grade were also recorded before and after operation. Cobb angles, central and anterior vertebral body height were measured on the lateral X-rays. R.. Read More»
  

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