Complete L₅ burst fracture treated by 270-degree decompression and reconstruction using titanium mesh cage via a single posterior vertebrectomy.
- Author:
Hanbing ZENG
1
;
Haibao WANG
;
Huazi XU
;
Yonglong CHI
;
Fangmin MAO
;
Xiangyang WANG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Taizhou Municipal Hospital, Taizhou 318000, Zhejiang Province, China.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adult;
Decompression, Surgical;
Fracture Fixation, Internal;
instrumentation;
methods;
Humans;
Internal Fixators;
Male;
Spinal Fractures;
surgery;
Surgical Mesh;
Titanium
- From:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
2014;17(5):307-310
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Complete burst fractures of the L₅ is relatively uncommon. How to accomplish a rigid internal fixation as well as preserve motor function is an enormous challenge. We report such a case treated via a single posterior vertebrectomy with 270-degree decompression and reconstruction using titanium mesh cage. The disc between L₅/S₁ was preserved by placing the titanium mesh cage on the inferior endplate of the L₅. We hope this method can offer a possible solution for other surgeons when they meet a similar fracture pattern.
