Cervicothoracic Fixation by Domino Connector in Cervicothoracic Junction Tuberculosis–A Case Report

Abstract Cervicothoracic junction tuberculosis involves the C7 to D3 levels of the spine which constitutes 5% of all spinal tuberculosis. As the cervicothoracic junction is transitional zone and a weight-bearing area, the anatomical considerations for treatment of cervicothoracic junction is very di...

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Published in:The Indian journal of neurotrauma 2020-12, Vol.17 (2), p.146-148
Main Authors: Amin, Md. Rezaul, Haque, Moududul, Nath, Haradhan Dev, Hossain, ABM Manwar, Bari, Mohammad Shahnawaz
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Cervicothoracic junction tuberculosis involves the C7 to D3 levels of the spine which constitutes 5% of all spinal tuberculosis. As the cervicothoracic junction is transitional zone and a weight-bearing area, the anatomical considerations for treatment of cervicothoracic junction is very difficult. We did a lateral mass screw for C5, 6, and 7 and pedicle screw of D3 and 4 levels, and connected cervical 3.5 mm rod with thoracic 5.5 mm rod using a domino connector. We gave antituberculosis therapy for 18 months. We followed-up the patient routinely and she significantly improved.
ISSN:0973-0508
2213-3739
DOI:10.1055/s-0040-1713077