Introduction Management of thoracolumbar fractures remains controversial in the literature.
The primary aims of this study were to assess different levels of fixation with respect to …

Background Management of thoracolumbar fractures remains controversial in the literature.
The primary aims of this study were to assess different levels of fixation with respect to …

Purpose The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of three different surgical
procedures in the treatment of type A thoracolumbar fractures. Materials and methods …

The most common fractures of the spine are associated with the thoracolumbar junction. The
goals of treatment of thoracolumbar fracture are leading to early mobilization and …

Background Thoracolumbar fractures are a public health issue due to their severity and
frequency. Management varies according to demographic, clinical and radiologic features …

Objective To investigate the clinical results of pedicle-screw placement and reduction on the
level of injured vertebrae in treating thoracolumbar fractures. Methods From March 2006 to …

Background Data: long segment fixation have been frequently used for management of
thoracolumber burst fractures of the spine. Concerns about lost motion segment with this …

Objective To evaluate the effect of including the fractured vertebra in the short‐segment
fixation of thoracolumbar (TL) fractures. Methods A total of 32 patients with thoraco‐lumbar …

Background Data: The management of unstable traumatic thoracolumbar fractures has
shifted from more conservative treatment towards more operative treatment modalities …

Rigid internal fixation has become the preferred method of treatment for unstable
thoracolumbar fractures in most American spine centers. In most cases, posterior …