The role of anterior surgery in the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures.
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Abstract
Operative treatment of thoracolumbar burst fractures or fracture dislocations is a relatively modern development. Anterior decompression and stabilization play a significant role in the treatment of thoracolumbar burst fractures. This article reviews the clinical indications and describes a one-staged operative technique for anterior instrumentation following anterior decompression.
Medical subject headings
- Fracture Fixation, Internal
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Spinal Fractures
- Thoracic Vertebrae
Anatomy
- thoracic spine
- lumbar spine