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Osteotomy for kyphosis in ankylosing spondylitis
Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica
|August 1, 1985
Summary
Lumbar osteotomies effectively correct progressive kyphosis in ankylosing spondylitis patients. Internal fixation enhances correction stability and recovery, with minimal complications and improved respiration reported.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Ankylosing spondylitis frequently causes progressive kyphosis, leading to significant spinal deformity.
- Surgical correction of severe kyphosis is challenging, with historical concerns regarding correction loss and complications.