Harrington Instrumentation
10.4055/jkoa.1980.15.1.30
- Author:
Sung Keun SOHN
;
Seung Rim PARK
;
Sun NAMGOONG
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Congenital Abnormalities;
Early Ambulation;
Hospitalization;
Humans;
Laminectomy;
Methods;
Paralysis;
Spinal Fractures;
Spine
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1980;15(1):30-36
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Harrington Instrumentation is very effective method for treating the unstable thoraco-lumbar spine fracture and fracture-dislocations. Authors performed Harrington Instrumentations in 8 cases of unstable thoraco-lumbar spine fracture and fracture-dlslocations. The results obtained were as follows; 1. Spinal fracture and fracture-dislocations are most common in thoraco-lumbar junction. 2. Laminectomy increases the instability of the spine. 3. Pain was more common in the patient who has severe deformity of the spine. 4. Neurological recovery; a) In case of complete paralysis... returns of useless motor power in 2 of 6 cases. b) In case of incomplete paralysis... complete returns in all 2 patients. 5. Harrington Instrumentation is very effective for restoring the spine stability in unstable fracture and fracture-dislocations. 6. Early mobilization was possible and hospitalization period was shortened by Harrington Instrumentation.
