Posterior fixation of thoracolumbar burst fractures: Is it possible to protect one segment in the lumbar region?

Umut Canbek,Levent Karapinar,Ahmet Imerci,Ulas Akgun,Mert Kumbaraci,Mustafa İncesu

Posterior fixation of thoracolumbar burst fractures: Is it possible to protect one segment in the lumbar region?

2014

Umut Canbek
Levent Karapinar
Ahmet Imerci
Ulas Akgun
Mert Kumbaraci
Mustafa İncesu

Background The treatment for thoracolumbar burst fractures is controversial. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare intermediate-segment (IS) and long-segment (LS) instrumentation in the treatment for these fractures.

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Physical therapy
Spinal fusion
Lumbar vertebrae
Lumbar
Surgery
Medicine
Retrospective cohort study
posterior fixation
pedicle screw
treatment outcome

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