Posterior fixation of thoracolumbar burst fracture - Short-segment pedicle fixation versus long-segment instrumentation


Tezeren G., Kuru I.

JOURNAL OF SPINAL DISORDERS & TECHNIQUES, cilt.18, sa.6, ss.485-488, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

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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.