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Transpedicular Bivertebrae Wedge Osteotomy and Discectomy in Lumbar Spine for Severe Ankylosing Spondylitis

Yan Wang, Yonggang Zhang, Keya Mao, Xuesong Zhang, Zheng Wang, Guoquan Zheng, Gang Li, Kirkham B. Wood

Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques · 2010 · 58 citations · 9 references

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Abstract

In cases of severe ankylosing spondylitis kyphosis with chin-brow vertical angles beyond 90 degrees, a single stage transpedicular bivertebrae wedge osteotomy and discectomy is an effective corrected method of correction.

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