Analysis of Treatment and Prognosis of 863 Patients with Spinal Tuberculosis in Guizhou Province

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(a)-(b) Preoperative imaging study of an 18-year-old male showing thoracic vertebral tuberculosis and thoracic kyphosis. (c)-(d) The posterior approach was used for surgery, and postoperative imaging data show satisfactory positioning of the internal fixation device. (e)-(f) Three-dimensional reconstruction of CT scan images showing breakage of the internal fixation device after surgery. (g)-(h) The posterior approach was used for the initial repair surgery. The anteroposterior and lateral radiographic views show satisfactory positioning of the internal fixation device after surgery. (i)-(j) Three-dimensional reconstruction of CT images showing breakage of the internal fixation device after the initial repair surgery. (k)-(l) The combined anterior and posterior approach was used for the secondary repair surgery. Anteroposterior and lateral radiographic views show satisfactory positioning of the internal fixation device. The lesion has been completely removed.

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