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The Role of Anterior Spinal Instrumentation and Allograft Fibula for the Treatment of Pott Disease

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Location: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/450665

Description: H. Mustafa Özdemir, MD*; A. Kemal Us†; Tunç Ögün* Spine 28(5):474-479, 2003.
Conclusion: The use of anterior spinal stabilization accompanied with a structural allograft fibula is effective after proper radical débridement for interbody fusion, deformity correction, and maintenance in cases of multisegment-involved Pott's disease (spinal tuberculosis).

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Author/Contact: Ă–zdemir et al
Institution: Spine
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