Posterior short-segment fixation including the fractured vertebra for severe unstable thoracolumbar fractures
10.7507/1002-1892.201708082
- Author:
Zhida CHEN
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Southeast Hospital of Xiamen University, Orthopaedic Center of People's Liberation Army
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
fractured vertebra;
load sharing classification;
Posterior;
short-segment fixation;
thoracolumbar burst fracture
- From:
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery
2018;32(1):59-63
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To discuss the effectiveness of posterior short-segment fixation including the fractured vertebra for severe unstable thoracolumbar fractures using pedicle screw fixation.