Retrospective Study
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World J Clin Cases. May 16, 2023; 11(14): 3167-3175
Published online May 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i14.3167
Multitrack and multianchor point screw technique combined with the Wiltse approach for lesion debridement for lumbar tuberculosis
Yu-Fei Yuan, Zhi-Xin Ren, Cun Zhang, Guan-Jun Li, Bing-Zhi Liu, Xiao-Dong Li, Jie Miao, Jian-Fei Li
Yu-Fei Yuan, Zhi-Xin Ren, Cun Zhang, Guan-Jun Li, Bing-Zhi Liu, Xiao-Dong Li, Department of Orthopadics, Handan Center Hospital, Handan 056001, Hebei Provence, China
Jie Miao, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Handan Central Hospital, Handan 056001, Hebei Province, China
Jian-Fei Li, Department of CT, Handan Central Hospital, Handan 056001, Hebei Province, China
Author contributions: Miao J contributed to the conception and design of this study; Yuan YF wrote the main manuscript text; Ren ZX and Li JF prepared Figure; Zhang C followed up the patients and collected the relevant data; Li GJ performed the statistical analysis; Li XD and Liu BZ prepared Tables; and all authors reviewed and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by 2023 Hebei Province Medical Science Research Project Plan, No. 20231958.
Institutional review board statement: Our research project was approved by the Ethics Committee of Handan Central Hospital.
Informed consent statement: All study participants or their legal guardian provided informed written consent for personal and medical data collection prior to study enrolment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Jie Miao, MD, Chief Doctor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Handan Central Hospital, No. 15 Zhonghua South Street, Handan 056001, Hebei Province, China. yangxue19851207@126.com
Received: January 17, 2023
Peer-review started: January 17, 2023
First decision: March 24, 2023
Revised: April 1, 2023
Accepted: April 10, 2023
Article in press: April 10, 2023
Published online: May 16, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Pedicle screw combined with cortical bone trajectory screw+ contralateral Wiltse approach is safe and effective in the treatment of lumbar tuberculosis and suitable for the case of heavier lesion on one side and no large or flow abscesses in front of the lumbar spine.