Dorsal stabilization of thoracolumbar spinal instability. Comparison of three different implantation systems

Many unstable fractures and fracture dislocations of the lower thoracic and the lumbar spine are treated operatively. Internal fixation is mostly done via a posterior approach, anchoring the screws in the pedicles of the vertebrae. In the Traumatology Section of the Department of Surgery, Graz Unive...

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Published in:Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery 1994-08, Vol.113 (5), p.244-247
Main Authors: WILDURGER, R, MÄHRING, M, PASZICSNYEK, T, SCHWEIGHOFER, F, HOFER, H. P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Bone Plates
Bone Screws
Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods
Humans
Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine
Internal Fixators
Joint Instability - etiology
Joint Instability - surgery
Lumbar Vertebrae - injuries
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Retrospective Studies
Spinal Fractures - complications
Spinal Fractures - surgery
Thoracic Vertebrae - injuries
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Many unstable fractures and fracture dislocations of the lower thoracic and the lumbar spine are treated operatively. Internal fixation is mostly done via a posterior approach, anchoring the screws in the pedicles of the vertebrae. In the Traumatology Section of the Department of Surgery, Graz University, three different implantation systems have been employed in recent years. Sixty of all the patients operated on were available for follow-up an average of 36 months after operation. We compared them with respect to type of implant, paying special attention to any loss of reduction.
ISSN:0936-8051
1434-3916
DOI:10.1007/BF00443811