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3-level open vs. 2- or 3-level percutaneous fixation for thoracolumbar fracture surgery
January 2017
3-level open vs. 2- or 3-level percutaneous fixation for thoracolumbar fracture surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A comparison of three different surgical procedures in the treatment of type A thoracolumbar fractures: a randomized controlled trial
Int Orthop. 2016 Jun;40(6):1233-8.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
90 patients with thoracolumbar fractures were randomized to receive one of three surgical interventions: three-level percutaneous fixation, two-level percutaneous fixation, or three-level open fixation. The purpose of this study was to compare clinical and radiological outcomes of these three procedures after a mean follow-up of 17.7 months. Results demonstrated comparable postoperative Cobb angle...
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