JOURNAL OF SPINAL DISORDERS & TECHNIQUES, cilt.18, sa.6, ss.485-488, 2005 (SCI-Expanded)
Objective: The treatment of thoracolumbar burst fracture is a controversial issue. Short-segment (SS) pedicle fixation has become a popular treatment option. However, there are several studies regarding the high rate of failure. The aim of this prospective Study was to compare SS versus long-segment (LS) instrumentation.