Transpedicular screw fixation for thoracolumbar fracture based on finite element analysis
10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2017.31.024
- VernacularTitle:有限元分析胸腰段脊柱骨折经伤椎置钉的固定
- Author:
shen Shen HAO
1
;
yuan Ru ZHAO
;
bin Zhi LIU
;
wen Bo WANG
;
hao Xin CAO
;
wei Xiao XUE
Author Information
1. 延安大学附属医院骨科
- From:
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research
2017;21(31):5060-5065
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Thoracolumbar fracture is commonly seen in spinal injuries, which causes loss of stability of the spine, as well as spinal cord and nerve compression, even deformity and paralysis. The diagnosis and treatment of thoracolumbar fracture remain controversial.OBJECTIVE: To summarize the mechanism of thoracolumbar fracture based on finite element method, its classification and transpedicular screw fixation.METHODS: The first author retrieved CNKI and PubMed databases for the relevant literature published between January 2000 and December 2016. The keywords were "finite element method, thoracolumbar spine fracture,transpedicular screw fixation" in Chinese and English, respectively.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The finite element analysis method can simulate the mechanism of thoracolumbar fracture and provides a reference for the studies on the occurrence, development and treatment of thoracolumbar fracture. (2) The classification of thoracolumbar fracture is beneficial for planning a rational treatment strategy and evaluating prognosis. (3) Compared with the traditional screw fixation, the transpedicular screw fixation holds advantages in biomechanical stability and postoperative correction effect. (4) There are various classifications for thoracolumbar fracture; differences in severity and cartilage injury are difficult to simulate completely. (5) The finite element analysis method shows certain application limitations due to long learning curve and modeling time as well as complicated calculations.
