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Percentages of patients who achieved bony fusion at 18 months, and 5, 10 and 15 years after treatment
| 18 months (%) | 5 years (%) | 10 years (%) | 15 years (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea chemotherapy alone | 15 | 46 | 73 | 72 |
| Hong Kong debridement alone | 52 | 84 | 90 | 94 |
| Hong Kong debridement and fusion | 85 | 92 | 97 | 94 |
Modified from the 13th report of the Medical Research Council working party on TB of the spine [20]
