Modified posterior vertebral column resection for extremely severe post-tubercular kyphosis in adults: a two-year follow-up

This study investigates a modified surgical technique called modified posterior vertebral column resection (mPVCR) for treating severe kyphosis resulting from spinal tuberculosis in adults. The goal of the surgery is to correct the spinal deformity, relieve nerve compression, and improve the patient's quality of life. The study found that mPVCR is a safe and effective surgical option that can significantly improve kyphosis angle, sagittal vertical axis, and patient-reported outcomes.

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  The modified PVCR technique resulted in a significant improvement in kyphosis angle (KA) from 129.5° to 43.7° postoperatively.
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  There was a significant improvement in sagittal vertical axis (SVA) after surgery, decreasing from 30.9 mm preoperatively to 15.0 mm postoperatively.
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  Patients showed significant improvements in neurological function, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores, and Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) scores after the surgery.