Fusion versus nonfusion for surgically treated thoracolumbar burst fractures: a meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Posterior pedicle screw fixation has become a popular method for treating thoracolumbar burst fractures. However, it remains unclear whether additional fusion could improve clinical and radiological outcomes. This meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of fusion as a s...

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Main Authors: Nai-Feng Tian, Yao-Sen Wu, Xiao-Lei Zhang, Xin-Lei Wu, Yong-Long Chi, Fang-Min Mao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3660321?pdf=render