Total Spondylectomy for Removal of a Giant-Cell Tumor in the Eleventh Thoracic Vertebra

Abstract

A pathologic compression fracture of T11 caused paraparesis and disturbed vesical and anorectal function in a 33-year-old woman. Laminectomy was performed and the lesion proved to be a benign giant-cell tumor. The whole affected vertebra was removed and the spine was reconstructed by inserting iliac bone autografts between T10 and T12. After incorporation of the grafts the patient regained very good function.