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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1943;25:49-52.
© 1943 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc

THORACIC SPINE FUSION: A METHOD

Frederick Vom Saal M.D.1

1 Orthopaedic Service, Bellevue Hospital, New York, N. Y; Crippled Children's Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Fusion of the thoracic spine with the subperiosteal removal of the transverse processes increases the strength of fusion about five times, and gives a wider and deeper fusion area. It supplies additional bone; reduces shock and loss of blood; and removes the necessity for multiple scars which detract from the cosmetic results, and which may cause additional liability in compensation cases. The operation may be performed under local anaesthesia and requires only one surgical team.


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