Long-term results after thoracoscopic anterior spondylodesis with or without posterior stabilization of unstable incomplete burst fractures of the thoracolumbar junction: a prospective cohort study

Long-term results after thoracoscopic anterior spondylodesis with or without posterior stabilization of unstable incomplete burst fractures of the thoracolumbar junction: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Minimally invasive, thoracoscopic anterior spondylodesis (MIAS) is an established treatment for burst fractures of the thoracolumbar spine. Good restoration of the local sagittal alignment and good functional results have been reported. The aim of this study was to evaluate long-...

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Main Authors: Christof Hoffmann, Ulrich Josef Spiegl, Robert Paetzold, Brian Devitt, Stefan Hauck, Thomas Weiss, Volker Bühren, Oliver Gonschorek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Thoracolumbar burst fractures
Anterior thoracoscopic spondylodesis
Long-term follow-up
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01807-2

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