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ArticleClinical case reports2024

Successful management of cervical tuberculosis and severe kyphosis using polyetheretherketone expandable cage and titanium plate: A case report.

Javeed Iqbal, Muhammad Mohsin Khan, Abdulnasser Thabet, Kazim Mohammed, Gianluca Scalia, Bipin Chaurasia

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Article in Clinical case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.

Javeed IqbalDepartment of Neurosurgery Hamad General Hospital - Surgical Specialty Center Doha Qatar.
Muhammad Mohsin KhanDepartment of Neurosurgery Hamad General Hospital - Surgical Specialty Center Doha Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8703-2328
Abdulnasser ThabetDepartment of Neurosurgery Hamad General Hospital - Surgical Specialty Center Doha Qatar.
Kazim MohammedDepartment of Neurosurgery Hamad General Hospital - Surgical Specialty Center Doha Qatar.
Gianluca ScaliaNeurosurgery Unit, Department of Head and Neck Surgery Garibaldi Hospital Catania Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9465-2506
Bipin ChaurasiaDepartment of Neurosurgery Neurosurgery Clinic Birgunj Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8392-2072
Hamad General Hospital · QABir Hospital · NPOspedale Garibaldi · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Successful management of cervical tuberculosis and severe kyphosis was achieved using a PEEK expandable cage and titanium plate, demonstrating favorable outcomes in restoring cervical alignment and stability. This approach represents a promising alternative for addressing complex cervical pathologies, highlighting the potential of PEEK-based interventions in surgical management. Abstract: Cervical tuberculosis can lead to severe vertebral destruction and kyphosis, posing challenges in surgical management. Recent advancements, including the use of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) expandable cages and titanium plates, show promise in addressing multilevel cervical pathologies. This report details the successful treatment of a 27-year-old male with cervical tuberculosis and severe kyphosis. Surgical intervention involved prevertebral abscess evacuation, C5-C7 corpectomy, and insertion of a PEEK expandable cage with an anterior titanium plate. Postoperative care included a Philadelphia collar, and follow-up demonstrated restored cervical alignment and stability. The use of PEEK-based surgical interventions, as demonstrated in this case, represents a significant evolution in managing complex cervical conditions. The successful outcome highlights the potential benefits of PEEK expandable cages in addressing cervical tuberculosis and kyphosis. Further research is needed to validate these findings and establish PEEK-based interventions as a viable alternative in such cases.

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cervical spine surgerycervical tuberculosiskyphosispolyetheretherketone (PEEK) expandable cagetitanium plate

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PMID38634094
PMCPMC11021619
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