Posterior short-segment fixation with implanting pedicle screw in the fractured level as a feasible method for treatment of thoracolumbar fracture
Abstract Background The thoracolumbar spine is vulnerable to fracture in falls or motor vehicle accidents. Thoracolumbar spine fracture can be associated with neurological deficits, long-term pain and disability. The optimal management for these injuries remains a considerable subject for research....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-01-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41984-018-0026-3 |