Short-term clinical efficacy observation of lesion removal, bone graft fusion, and external brace treatment for late-stage wrist tuberculosis
To observe the clinical efficacy of lesion removal, bone grafting, fusion, and external fixation in the treatment of late-stage wrist tuberculosis. From October 2015 to May 2019, 25 patients with late-stage wrist tuberculosis were treated using lesion removal, bone grafting, fusion, and external fix...
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Published in | Zhongguo gu shang Vol. 37; no. 1; p. 51 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | Chinese |
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China
25.01.2024
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Summary: | To observe the clinical efficacy of lesion removal, bone grafting, fusion, and external fixation in the treatment of late-stage wrist tuberculosis.
From October 2015 to May 2019, 25 patients with late-stage wrist tuberculosis were treated using lesion removal, bone grafting, fusion, and external fixation. Among these patients, there were 14 males and 11 females, aged from 40 to 74 years old, with an average age of (60.72±8.45) years old. The duration of the disease ranged from 5 to 24 months, with an average of (11.52±7.61) months. There were 11 cases of left wrist tuberculosis and 14 cases of right wrist tuberculosis, with 5 cases accompanied by sinus formation. Postoperative regular anti-tuberculosis treatment was continued. Visual analogue score (VAS), inflammatory indicators, Gartland-Werley wrist function score, and upper limb function score were observed before and after treatment.
All 25 patients were followed up for ranging from 12 to 36 months with an average of (19.7±6.3) months. At the latest follo |
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ISSN: | 1003-0034 |
DOI: | 10.12200/j.issn.1003-0034.20230279 |