Posterior short-segmental fixation is reliable for the management of thoracolumbar fractures;
however, it is associated with recurrence of kyphosis and failure of fixation. This study …

Short segment posterior fixation is the preferred method for stabilizing thoracolumbar
fractures. In case of significant disruption of the anterior column, the simple short segment …

Introduction: This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of short-segment instrumentation in
treating thoracolumbar fractures in our institute. Materials and Methods: Twentytwo patients …

Background Data: long segment fixation have been frequently used for management of
thoracolumber burst fractures of the spine. Concerns about lost motion segment with this …

Successful Treatment of Thoracolumbar Fractures With Short-s... : Clinical Spine Surgery
Successful Treatment of Thoracolumbar Fractures With Short-segment Pedicle Instrumentation …

Background Vast majority of spine fractures in thoracolumbar region are unstable and often
associated with neurological deficit. With the advancement of technology, these fractures are …

Background: A short vertebral arthrodesis has been one of the objectives of the surgical
treatment of fractures of the thoracolumbar spine. We present here clinical, functional and …

Background Some studies have reported that the conventional intersegmental pedicle
screws (4-screw fixation [4S]) device for thoracolumbar fractures was associated with …

Introduction: The optimal management of thoracolumbar spine fractures remains a matter of
controversy. The current literature implies that the use of short-segment pedicle screw …

Introduction The anatomy and biomechanics of the thoracolumbar spine place these
segments at high risk of trauma injuries. Treatment options are either conservative or …