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Late onset Pott's paraplegia.

N Bilsel1, O Aydingöz, M Hanci

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, University of Istanbul, Turkey.

Spinal Cord
|December 15, 2000
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Anterior decompression and grafting effectively treats late-onset Pott's paraplegia, restoring independence in patients with spinal cord injury. This surgical approach offers significant mid-term clinical results for neurological recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Spinal Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Infectious Disease (Tuberculosis)

Background:

  • Pott's disease (tuberculosis of the spine) can lead to delayed neurological deficits, including paraplegia, often associated with severe kyphosis.
  • Sharp spinal kyphosis resulting from Pott's disease can compress neural elements, causing late-onset neurological involvement.
  • Anterior decompression and fusion are considered the primary surgical interventions for managing this condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the mid-term clinical outcomes of patients experiencing late-onset paraplegia secondary to Pott's disease.
  • To assess the efficacy of anterior decompression and grafting in patients with neurological deterioration due to Pott's disease.
  • To analyze functional recovery and neurological status following surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

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  • A cohort of eight patients with late-onset Pott's paraplegia (mean onset 24.6 years post-disease) underwent anterior decompression and grafting.
  • Surgical intervention focused on decompression without direct curve correction, with a mean patient age of 36.1 years.
  • Neurological status was assessed using the International Standards for Neurological and Functional Classification of Spinal Cord Injury (ASIA-IMSOP) criteria.

Main Results:

  • All patients demonstrated neurological improvement, evidenced by gains in Frankel scale or motor scores in the early postoperative period.
  • The mean follow-up duration was 75.9 months, with all patients achieving independent ambulation and functional recovery.
  • One patient required reoperation due to neurological deterioration 26 months post-surgery; however, overall outcomes were positive.

Conclusions:

  • Anterior decompression and grafting represent an effective surgical strategy for managing late-onset paraplegia in Pott's disease.
  • The procedure facilitates significant neurological recovery and functional independence in the mid-term follow-up period.
  • This approach provides a viable treatment option for patients suffering from delayed neurological complications of spinal tuberculosis.