Clinical alanyze of application of Z-plate anterior fixation system for 50 thoracolumbar fracture
- VernacularTitle:Z-plate钢板内固定治疗胸腰椎爆裂性骨折50例分析
- Author:
Wanjun GONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Z-plate system;
Thoracolumbar fracture;
Spinal cord injuries
- From:
Journal of Chongqing Medical University
2007;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To evaluate clinical efficacy of Z-plate and indications for the anterior fixation system for thoracolumbar fracture.Methods:50 cases of thoracolumbar fracture underwent direct anterolateral decompression with sagittal reduction and corpectomy,antologous bone-grafting reconstruction and Z-plate fixation procedure.Results:4 cases were lost to follow-up,and 46 cases were followed up from 4 to 36 months.According to Frankel classification of neurologic deficit,36cases with neurologic deficits recovered completely;8 cases obtained a good functional outcome;2 case didn’t recoved;No patient had neurologic deterioration after surgery Neither breakage of loosening of connections wac found.conclusion:Z-plate system is an effective ideal thoracoiumbar anternal fixation system.It has the advantages of reliable easy manipuplation,safety andless comlications.
