Anterior radical debridement and anterior instrumentation in tuberculosis spondylitis

The conventional procedure in the treatment of vertebral tuberculosis is drainage of the abscess, curettage of the devitalized vertebra and application of an antituberculous chemotherapy regimen. Posterior instrumentation results are encouraging in the prevention or treatment of late kyphosis; however, a second-stage operation is needed. Recently, posterolateral or transpedicular drainage without anterior drainage or posterior instrumentation following anterior drainage in the same session has become the preferred treatment, in order that kyphotic deformity can be avoided. Information on the use of anterior instrumentation along with radical debridement and fusion is scarce. This study reports on the surgical results of 63 patients with Pott's disease who underwent anterior radical debridement with anterior fusion and anterior instrumentation (23 patients with Z-plate and 40 patients with CDH system). Average age at the time of operation was 46.8+/-13.4 years. Average duration of follow-up was 50.9+/-12.9 months. Local kyphosis was measured preoperatively, postoperatively and at the last follow-up visit as the angle between the upper and lower end plates of the collapsed vertebrae. Vertebral collapse, destruction, cold abscess, and canal compromise were assessed on magnetic resonance (MR) images. It was observed that the addition of anterior instrumentation increased the rate of correction of the kyphotic deformity (79.7+/-20.1%), and was effective in maintaining it, with an average loss of 1.1 degrees +/-1.7 degrees. Of the 25 patients (39.7%) with neurological symptoms, 20 (80%) had full and 4 (16%) partial recoveries. There were very few intraoperative and postoperative complications (major vessel complication: 3.2%; secondary non-specific infection: 3.2%). Disease reactivation was not seen with the employment of an aggressive chemotherapy regimen. It was concluded that anterior instrumentation is a safe and effective method in the treatment of tuberculosis spondylitis.     

一期前路病灶清除植骨融合结合后路内固定术治疗胸腰椎结核疗效分析

目的 探讨一期前路病灶清除植骨融合加后路内固定术治疗胸腰椎结核的可行性及疗效.方法 回顾性分析自2009-01-2011-06诊治的30例胸腰椎结核,术前正规抗结核治疗后行一期前路病灶清除植骨融合加后路内固定术.观察其手术时间、术中出血量、住院时间、植骨融合情况及手术前后的ASIA分级、Cobb角、血沉及CRP变化情况.结果 手术时间(229.8±32.1)min,术中出血量(707.3±75.6)ml,住院时间(24.2±5.5)d.30例获得随访4～36个月,平均18个月,无严重的并发症发生.结论 一期前路病灶清除植骨融合加后路内定固定术治疗脊柱结核疗效满意,尤其在矫正后凸畸形、防止术后Cobb角的丢失、恢复脊柱的生物力学稳定性方面更有优势.     

A prospective study comparing three different all-posterior surgical techniques in the management of thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis

BackgroundPosterior only surgery has been widely performed in the treatment of thoracic and lumbar spinal tuberculosis. Surgical options include debridement with posterior instrumentation only or combined with anterior reconstruction. The aim of this study is to investigate and compare the clinical, functional and radiological outcomes using a single-stage posterior only surgery in thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis by three different surgical techniques.MethodsPatients undergoing posterior only surgery for thoracic and lumbar spinal tuberculosis were followed up prospectively and included. Three different procedures, Group-A: Posterior instrumentation with anterior cage reconstruction (n = 49), Group-B: Posterior instrumentation and anterior autologous bone-grafting (n = 21) and Group-C: Posterior column shortening without anterior-reconstruction (n = 52) were compared for kyphosis correction achieved, kyphosis at final follow-up and degree of correction lost. Neurological assessment was done using ASIA impairment Scale(AIS) grades. Functional assessment was done using Visual analogue score (VAS), Modified McNab criteria and NASS satisfaction score.ResultsA total of 122 patients were included in the study, Group-A (49), Group-B (21) and Group-C (52). Radiological correction of kyphotic deformity in anterior reconstruction, Group-A (20.17 ± 9.25⁰) was higher than 13.97⁰ ± 6.06⁰ and 14.27⁰ ± 6.47⁰ achieved in Groups B and C respectively. There was no significant difference in correction lost amongst the three groups (p-value, 0.76). Surgical duration, blood loss and hospital stay were significantly higher in the anterior reconstruction group (p-value, 0.001). Similarly, no significant difference was noted between the three groups in neurological and functional outcomes at 2 years.ConclusionPosterior only approach is eminently satisfactory for treating Thoracolumbar Spinal Tuberculosis (STB). All three groups had similar functional and neurological outcomes. However there was a better correction of deformity in patients with anterior cage reconstruction.     

前路与后路减压治疗胸腰段骨折合并脊髓损伤疗效的Meta分析

目的:系统评价前路减压(anterior decompression)与后路减压(posterior decompression)治疗胸腰段骨折合并脊髓损伤的疗效与安全性,为胸腰段骨折合并脊髓损伤的疗效提供更好的科学依据。方法:检索并收集前路减压与后路减压治疗胸腰段骨折合并脊髓损伤的比较性研究。通过计算机检索下列数据库:Pubmed、Embase、Cochrane图书馆、CNKI、CBM、万方医学网。人工检索期刊Spine、European Spine Journal、The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery。2名脊柱外科专业人员按照既定的纳入与排除标准,独立筛选文献,并对各纳入的研究进行质量评价。使用Review Manager5.3软件对数据进行Meta分析,观察指标包括手术时间、术中出血量、术后触觉评分、术后运动评分、术后伤椎高度、住院时间、神经功能恢复、治疗有效率及术后并发症。结果:最终纳入15项随机对照试验(randomized controlled trail,RCT),共1360例患者,其中前路减压术680例,后路减压术680例。Meta分析结果示,与后路减压组相比,前路减压组手术时间长[MD=80.09,95%CI(36.83,123.34),P=0.0003],术中出血量多[MD=225.21,95%CI(171.07,279.35),P0.00001],住院时间长[MD=2.31,95%CI(0.32,4.31),P=0.02],术后触觉评分高[MD=13.39,95%CI(9.86,16.92),P0.00001],术后运动评分高[MD=13.15,95%CI(7.02,19.29),P0.0001],伤椎高度高[MD=1.36,95%CI(0.79,1.92),P0.00001],而两者在治疗有效率[OR=1.14,95%CI(0.56,2.31),P=0.72]、神经功能恢复[OR=0.87,95%CI(0.57,1.33),P=0.52]方面,差异均无统计学意义。结论:前路减压与后路减压相比,手术时间长,术中出血量多,住院时间长,术后触觉评分高,术后运动评分高,伤椎高度高,但是两者在治疗有效率、神经功能恢复方面差异无统计学意义。     

前路减压植骨融合治疗胸椎后纵韧带骨化症

目的：探讨前路减压植骨融合治疗胸椎后纵韧带骨化症(OPLL)的临床疗效和适用范围。方法：1994年6月--2002年11月对20例OPLL患者采用前路减压植骨融合治疗，中胸段9例，下胸段11例；1个节段8例，2个节段6例，3个节段3例，4、5、6个节段各1例。结果：术后5例出现脑脊液漏，14例随访3个月--5年8个月，JOA评分由术前的平均3.4分提高到7．6分，植骨块无塌陷，内固定无松动。结论：前路减压植骨融合治疗胸椎后纵韧带骨化症可以取得满意的治疗结果，但对于广泛的胸椎OPLL或合并其它脊椎韧带骨化时该术式有其局限性。     

前后路手术治疗胸腰段椎体爆裂骨折

目的探讨前后路手术治疗胸腰段椎体爆裂骨折的疗效。方法将37例胸腰段椎体爆裂骨折患者根据不同手术入路分为前路组(11例)和后路组(26例)。比较两组伤椎前缘高度百分比、后凸Cobb角、神经功能ASIA分级情况。结果患者均获得随访,时间12~36(15.0±3.7)个月。3例(均前路组)术中发现胸膜破裂;2例(均前路组)术后第2天复查X线及CT发现有胸腔积液;5例(前路组1例、后路组4例)脑脊液漏;2例(前、后路组各1例)植骨未融合,前路组1例人工椎体松动未融合,后路组1例术后12个月复查发现断钉,横突间植骨未融合。伤椎椎体前缘高度百分比、后凸Cobb角:两组术后1、12个月与术前比较均有明显改善(P<0.05),术后1个月与术后12个月比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),两组间比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。神经功能ASIA分级:两组术后12个月与术前比较均有明显恢复(P<0.05)。结论治疗胸腰段椎体爆裂骨折应注重分析临床特点及影像学情况,选择恰当的手术入路,进行必要的减压,采用合适的植骨方法,能够取得理想的疗效。     

前后路手术治疗胸腰椎爆裂骨折的比较

目的探讨前路，后路手术治疗脊柱爆裂性骨折的疗效并作出对比，评出其优越性。方法总结2005年至2008年胸腰椎爆裂性骨折共38例，其中采用后路减压，植骨与内固定手术治疗20例。采用前路减压，植骨与内固定手术治疗18例，术后进行随访，观察病椎高度变化，脊柱后突角度改变，内固定有无松脱，折断及椎管狭窄程度改变。结果全部患者均接受6～36个月的随访，平均18月，X线复查示：前路手术组病椎植骨均骨性愈合，高度未见明显丧失。后路手术组有9例高度明显丢失，后突畸形明显，3例出现断钉、脱钉．后路组有明显椎管狭窄。结论在胸腰椎爆裂骨折治疗中前路手术优于后路手术。     

Anterior versus posterior surgery for osteoporotic vertebral collapse with neurological deficit in the thoracolumbar spine

Despite the increasing number of reports on surgical treatments for thoracolumbar osteoporotic vertebral collapse with neurological deficits, the choice of surgery remains controversial. In this retrospective study, we compared the outcomes of posterior and anterior surgeries for single-level osteoporotic vertebral collapse with neurological deficit in the thoracolumbar spine. Both posterior and anterior surgical approaches were performed with a consistent procedure for a single surgical indication at one institution. Twenty-four patients treated with posterior surgery and 28 patients treated with anterior surgery were followed-up over an average of 5 years after surgery. Radiographic results (kyphotic angle, bony fusion, and instrumentation failure), neurological improvement, and surgical complications were compared between the two groups. The average correction angle after surgery was larger in the posterior group than in the anterior group (P = 0.013), but not at final follow-up (P = 0.755). The average loss of correction was also higher in the posterior group than in the anterior group (P = 0.037). There was no significant difference in neurological outcomes between anterior and posterior approaches (P = 0.080). Two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed that the neurological outcome was better in wedge type than in flat type vertebral collapse, regardless of the type of surgical approach (P = 0.0093). In wedge type vertebral collapse, neurological improvement tended to be greater after anterior than after posterior surgery. In four of six cases with instrumentation failure in the anterior group, a titanium cage subsided more than 5 mm but bony fusion was eventually achieved without causing neurological problems. In the posterior group, six cases experienced instrumentation failure during the postoperative course (two cases with screws loosened from pedicles and bodies, and one case with breakage of a screw neck). None of the patients developed instrumentation-related neurological problems. Two cases in each group developed pseudoarthrosis. In single-level osteoporotic vertebral collapse with neurological deficit, anterior surgery tended to improve neurological deficit in wedge type, but not in flat type collapse, compared with posterior surgery.     

A new minimally invasive posterior approach for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy: surgical technique and preliminary results

Degenerative cervical disorders predominantly lead to anterior spinal cord compression (by bony spurs at the posterior margin of the vertebral body or by degenerated disc), which may be central and/or foraminal. In a smaller percentage of cases, there is encroachment of the canal mainly from posterior by bulging yellow ligaments or bony appositions, resulting in compression syndromes of roots or spinal cord. The aim of this work is to present a minimally invasive posterior approach avoiding detachment of muscles for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy. Thirteen patients suffering from cervical radiculopathy (four patients) or myelopathy (nine patients) were operated according to this technique. In principle, the technique secures access to the diseased spinal segment via a percutaneously placed working channel (11 mm outer diameter and 9 mm inner diameter). The cervical paraspinal muscles are not deflected, but just spread between their fibres by special dilators. All further steps are performed through this channel under control of three-dimensional vision through the operating microscope. The mean follow-up period was 17 months (one patient died 9 months postoperatively), and patients were evaluated using a modified version of the Oswestry Index, called the Neck Disability Index (NDI), and the visual analogue scale (VAS) for neck and arm pain. The mean NDI (P<0.0001) improved from 13.2 (preoperatively) to 4.8 (postoperatively). The VAS for arm pain (P<0.001) and for neck pain (P<0.001) also showed marked postoperative improvement. Complete recovery of the preoperative neurological deficit was found in four patients, while the remaining eight patients showed improvement of the neurological symptoms during the follow-up period. There were no intra-operative or postoperative complications and no re-operation. The preliminary experience with this technique, and the good clinical outcome, seem to promise that this minimally invasive technique is a valid alternative to the conventional open exposure for treatment of lateral disc prolapses, foraminal bony stenosis and central posterior ligamentous stenosis of the cervical spine.     

Anterior versus posterior surgical treatment of unstable thoracolumbar burst fracture

Objective  

This retrospective study compares clinical outcomes of anterior versus posterior surgery for treatment of unstable thoracolumbar fracture.     

The efficacy of diagnostic battery in Pott's disease: A prospective study

Background:

The diagnosis of Pott''s disease is mostly based on clinicoradiological observations substantiated by the bacterial culture, staining and histopathology. Since, no single technique is enough to conclude Pott''s disease in diagnosis, the present study was undertaken to correlate the clinicoradiological, microbiological, histopathological and molecular method to evaluate the effectiveness in diagnosis of Pott''s disease.

Materials and Methods:

62 clinicoradiologically suspected cases of Pott''s disease were included in this study. The specimens for diagnostic work up were collected either during surgery or by computed tomography guided fine needle aspiration. All these specimens were tested for tuberculosis (TB) through Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) microscopy, BACTEC culture, histopathology and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The final diagnosis was established by the results of performed tests and clinicoradiological improvement of cases at the end of 6 months on anti tubercular treatment.

Results:

Out of 62 cases, 7 were excluded from this study as these were turned out to be neoplastic lesions on histopathology. Amongst remaining 55 cases, the TB was diagnosed in 39 (71%) on histopathology, 37 (67.5%) on PCR, 27 (49%) on BACTEC culture and 20 (36.3%) on ZN microscopy. Ultimately 45 cases were tested as positive and 10 were detected as negative for TB in combination of ZN microscopy, BACTEC culture and histopathology. PCR was positive in 37 of 45 cases and 10/55 cases remained negative. On clinical analysis of these 10 cases, it was noted that these were cases of relapse/poor compliance. The combination of PCR and histopathology was also shown positive for TB in 45 cases. Hence, the PCR showed a fair positive agreement (Κ^c = 0.63) against the combined results of all performed traditional methods.

Conclusions:

The combination of PCR and histopathology is a rapid and efficient tool for diagnosis of Pott''s disease.     

Cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: Anterior versus posterior approach

Background:

The optimal approach to provide satisfactory decompression and minimize complications for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) involving multiple levels (3 levels or more) remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to compare the results of two surgical approaches for cervical OPLL involving multiple levels; anterior direct decompression and fixation, and posterior indirect decompression and fixation. We present a retrospective review of 56 cases followed at a single Institution.

Materials and Methods:

We compared patients of multiple levels cervical OPLL that were treated at a single institution either with anterior direct decompression and fixation or with posterior indirect decompression and fixation. The clinical records of the patients with a minimum duration of follow-up of 2 years were reviewed. The associated complications were recorded.

Results:

Fifty-six patients constitute the clinical material. 26 cases were treated by anterior corpectomy and fixation and 30 cases received posterior laminectomy and fixation. The two populations were similar. It was found that both anterior and posterior decompression and fixation can achieve satisfactory outcomes, and posterior surgery was accomplished in a shorter period of time with lesser blood loss. Although patients had comparable preoperative Japanese Orthopaedics Association (JOA) scores, those with a canal occupancy by OPLL more than 50% and managed anteriorly had better outcomes. However, for those with more severe stenosis, anterior approach was more difficult and associated with higher risks and complications. Despite its limitations in patients with high occupancy OPLLs, through the multiple level laminectomy, posterior fixation can achieve effective decompression, maintaining or restoring stability of the cervical spine, and thereby improving neural outcome and preventing the progression of OPLL.

Conclusions:

The posterior indirect decompression and fixation has now been adopted as the primary treatment for cervical OPLL involving multiple levels with the canal occupancy by OPLL <50% at our institution because this approach leads to significantly less implant failures. Those patients with the occupancy ≥50% managed with anterior approach surgeries had better outcomes, but approach was more difficult and associated with higher risk and complications.     

Disseminated synovial chondromatosis of the knee treated by open radical synovectomy using combined anterior and posterior approaches

Synovial chondromatosis of the knee is a rare benign neoplasm of the synovium. Likewise, uncertainty on management still prevails. Though rare, it nevertheless warrants greater emphasis than it receives in the literature to allow correct diagnosis and accurate early surgical intervention. It predominantly involves the anterior compartment of the knee and disseminated disease is extremely rare. The optimal approach for surgical treatment of such an extensive synovial chondromatosis of knee remains unclear. Herein, we describe a case of extensive generalized synovial chondromatosis of the knee extending into the Baker''s cyst in a 30 years old female. A diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis was made by clinical evaluation and MR imaging and confirmed by histopathological examination. Patient was successfully treated by open radical synovectomy of knee using both anterior and posterior approaches in a single step procedure.     

脊柱结核前后路不同术式的选择及疗效分析

目的分析脊柱结核前后路不同术式的选择及疗效。方法选取2010年4月～2013年4月我院收治的成人腰骶段和胸腰椎结合患者188例,随机分成四组,每组47例。A组实施病灶前路清除手术、植骨融合术及前路内固定手术;B组实施椎弓根后路内固定手术、植骨融合术及病灶前路清除手术;C组实施病灶侧前方清除手术、植骨融合术及椎弓根后路内固定手术;D组实施病灶后路清除手术、椎弓根后路内固定手术及植骨融合术。对各组治疗效果进行观察。结果A组脊柱后凸畸形矫正率（47．5±11．8）%明显低于B、C、D组的（61．5±18．6）%、（58．7±15．9）%和（59．9±17．4）%（P〈0．05）;A组矫正角度丢失率（64．8±19．3）%明显高于B、C、D组的（53．6±15．6）％、（56．9±11．8）％和（54．9±5．4）％（P〈0．05）。结论治疗脊柱结核要依据正确的手术适应证选择不同的术式,从而将病灶清除、矫正脊柱后凸畸形;临床证明同前路固定手术方式相比,采用后路固定矫正脊柱后凸畸形能够取得更好的效果。     

前方经胸骨或侧前方经肩胛下入路手术治疗上胸椎结核

目的:探讨前方经胸骨或侧前方经肩胛下入路治疗上胸椎(T1～T4)结核的手术方法及疗效.方法:2000年6月～2008年12月收治上胸椎结核患者26例,其中16例采用经胸骨入路行一期病灶清除、前路减压、植骨融合及内固定术(A组),年龄37～72岁,平均48.6岁,术前神经功能按Frankel分级A级2例.B级1例.C级2例,D级6例,E级5例,术前胸椎后凸Cobb's角为15°～40°,平均22°±3.5°;10例采用侧前方经肩胛下入路行一期病灶清除、减压、植骨融合及内固定术(B组),年龄33～69岁,平均45.3岁,术前按Frankal分级A级1例,B级1例,C级1例,D级4例,E级3例.术前胸椎后凸Cobb's角为13°～39°～平均2l°±3.7°.结果:两组患者均能很好耐受手术.A组患者术中显露清楚,病灶清除彻底,手术时间为120～150min,术中出血量为300～600ml;1例患者术后出现声音嘶哑,考虑为喉返神经牵拉伤.术后2周恢复正常:术后胸椎后凸Cobb's角为10°～25°,平均17°±2.5°;随访6～72个月,末次随访时1例A级恢复到D级,1例B级恢复到C级,2例C级恢复到D级,4例D级恢复到E级,余无变化.B组患者不能完全显露对侧,病灶清除不易彻底,手术时间为150～220min,术中出血量为500～900ml,1例发生胸导管损伤,经对症治疗1周后痊愈;术后胸椎后凸Cobb's角90°～24°,平均为16°±2.3°,均有肩关节活动障碍;随访12～96个月,末次随访时4例仍有肩关节轻度障碍:1例A级恢复到C级,1例B级恢复到C级,1例C级恢复到D级,4例D级恢复到E级,其余患者神经功能无变化.两组均无结核复发,无内同定物断裂、松动等并发症.所有植骨均愈合,愈合时间为3～6个月,平均4.4个月.结论:与侧前方经肩胛下入路相比,经胸骨入路町以更清楚地显露上胸椎,创伤小,能达到一期病灶清除、前路减压及植骨内固定治疗上胸椎结核的目的.     

前、后路手术治疗骨质疏松性胸腰椎骨折合并神经损伤的疗效比较

目的比较前、后路手术治疗骨质疏松性胸腰椎骨折合并神经损伤的临床疗效。方法回顾性分析2000年8月～2005年10月采用前路减压、椎体间融合内固定（A组，n=11）和后路短缩截骨术（B组，n=14）治疗的骨质疏松性胸腰椎骨折合并神经损伤患者的临床和影像学资料。疼痛视觉模拟评分及日本整形外科学会评分法评估临床结果，Frankel分级评价神经功能，X线片评估融合及后凸矫正，并观察手术并发症。结果所有患者得到14～48个月（平均27个月）随访，末次随访A、B两组疼痛视觉模拟评分分别由术前9．3、8．9分减少到3．2、2．5分；JOA评分及其平均恢复率两组差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）；Frankel分级A、B组分别6例、5例由术前C级恢复到D或E级，5例、9例由D级恢复到E级，分别改善1．5、1．7级；A、B组后凸角分别由术前平均36．9°、37．3°矫正到术后9．3°、6．5°和末次随访的14．5°、11．7°，术后两组差异有统计学意义（P〈0．05）。两组均无内固定相关并发症。结论前、后路手术治疗骨质疏松性胸腰椎骨折合并神经损伤临床疗效无显著差异；对于后凸角度较大者，宜选择后路短缩截骨术。     

改良骨膜下与肌间隙入路胸腰椎固定术比较

[目的]比较改良骨膜下入路和肌间隙入路在胸腰椎手术中的临床效果。[方法]2016年10月~2017年12月收治的69例需行手术治疗患者,包括胸腰椎骨折内固定23例、腰椎退行性疾病行经椎间孔椎间融合术(TLIF)46例,术中同一患者棘突两侧采用不同手术入路进行比较,一侧为改良骨膜下入路,对侧为肌间隙入路,对比两种入路的暴露时间和出血量、椎弓根开口失误率以及术后引流量、腰背痛VAS评分、切口周围肿胀程度和MRI检测两侧椎旁肌面积及椎旁肌脂肪浸润程度。[结果]所有患者均顺利完成手术,无血管、神经、内脏损伤等并发症。两侧间在显露时间、术中失血量的差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。改良骨膜下侧椎弓根开口失误率为7.55%,而肌间隙侧为9.43%,但两者差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。改良骨膜下侧的术后引流量显著大于肌间隙侧(P<0.05)。术后早期,两侧间VAS评分和肿胀程度的差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。末次随访时改良骨膜下侧VAS评分为(1.10±0.35)分,肌间隙侧为(1.17±0.45)分,两侧间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);末次随访时两侧椎旁肌面积均较术前减小,但差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);而两侧椎旁肌脂肪浸润程度较术前增加,但差异亦无统计学意义(P>0.05)。末次随访时,改良骨膜下侧椎旁肌面积大于肌间隙侧,而椎旁肌脂肪浸润程度小于肌间隙侧,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。[结论]胸腰椎手术中改良骨膜下入路与肌间隙入路相比均能取得良好的临床疗效,相比之下,改良骨膜下入路不仅创伤小,而且暴露充分,易于掌握。     

侧前与后侧手术矫正创伤性单节段胸腰段后凸畸形

[目的]探讨侧前入路及后侧入路截骨矫正创伤性单节段胸腰段后凸畸形的疗效及安全性。[方法]回顾性分析2010年1月~2013年1月,37例单节段胸腰段后凸畸形患者资料,其中20例采用侧前入路行手术矫正(侧前入路组),17例采用后侧入路矫正固定(后侧入路组)。比较两组相关围手术期与随访资料。[结果]侧前入路组较后侧入路组手术时间短,手术费用及出血量少,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。所有患者至少随访1年,采用Stauffer-Coventry(SC)评价标准,大部分患者的临床症状得到明显改善,按ASIA神经功能评级,所有神经功能得到明显恢复,但两组间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。与术前相比,两组术后1个月、术后1年时VAS评分、ODI指数、JOA评分、SF-36均有显著改善,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);但相同时间点两组间比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。术前比较,所有患者术后1个月、术后1年伤椎Cobb角明显减小,时间点间差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05),但相同时间点两组间比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。两组患者的骨性愈合率差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。[结论]两种手术入路方式均为治疗胸腰段创伤性后凸畸形的有效方式,临床疗效无显著差异。但侧前方入路手术时间短、花费少。