Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, P.R. China
Research Article
Minimally Invasive Posterior Decompression and Percutaneous Pedicle Screws Fixation for Thoracic Metastatic Tumor
Author(s): Yu-Tong Gu*, Zhang L, Wang YC and Dong J
Objectives: To evaluate the feasibility, efficacy and safety of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP), minimally
invasive decompression and partial tumor resection combined with percutaneous pedicle screws fixation (PPS) for
surgical treatment of thoracic metastasis with neurologic compression.
Methods: Twenty patients with 1-level thoracic vertebral metastasis and neurologic compression were treated
with the procedure of PVP and PPS combined with minimally invasive neurologic decompression and partial tumor
resection through mini posterior midline approach. The prognostic score was evaluated according to Tomita scoring
system before operation. VAS score and ASIA grade were also recorded before and after operation. Cobb angles,
central and anterior vertebral body height were measured on the lateral X-rays.
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