Clinical application of the new spinal anterior screw-rod fixation system
- VernacularTitle:脊柱前路钉棒内固定系统的临床应用
- Author:
Yuhong KE
;
Liangan ZHOU
;
Yisheng WANG
;
Junxing LIAO
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Spine;
Anterior decompression;
Internal fixation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2002;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To discuss clinical application of the new spinal anterior screw rod fixation system. Methods 18 patients with burst fractures of the thoracolumbar spine, 6 with spinal tuberculosis, and 2 with spinal tumor were managed with anterior decompression instrumentation and internal fixation of screw rod system. Result 26 cases were followed up for 25 to 67 months. X ray showed that the preoperative kyphotic deformity had been corrected, and all patients had bony fusion. No complications occurred. All patients had neurological improvement. Conclusion The new screw rod fixation system has reliable stabilization and can provide rigid fixation, and it is easy to handle and the cost is low.