Anterolateral decompression for traumatic spinal cord compression.
Nine patients with traumatic fractures of dorsolumbar spine leading to pain and neurological deficit are presented. All had radiological evidence of spinal cord or quada equina compression, with either monoparesis, paraparesis or sphincter dysfunction alone. All patients underwent anterolateral decompression through a transpleural or retroperitoneal approach. Seven patients had bone grafting and spinal stabilization with Webb-Morley system. Two patients had decompression only. The results were favourable. This approach is safe and effective and allows early mobilization and functional recovery.
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Department of Neurosurgery, Dow Medical College.
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D000328:Adult; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy / Q000379:methods*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome