Pragmatic randomised evaluation of stable thoracolumbar fracture treatment outcomes (PRESTO): study protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial combined with a qualitative study and survey

Pragmatic randomised evaluation of stable thoracolumbar fracture treatment outcomes (PRESTO): study protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial combined with a qualitative study and survey

Abstract Background A thoracolumbar fracture is the most common fracture of the spinal column. Where the fracture is not obviously stable or unstable, the optimal management is uncertain. There are variations between surgeons, treating centres and within the evidence base as to whether surgical or n...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth Cook, Alison Booth, Elizabeth Coleman, Arabella Scantlebury, Catriona McDaid, Catherine Hewitt, Belen Corbacho, Amar Rangan, Joy Adamson, Arun Ranganathan, Almas Khan, Sashin Ahuja, Emma Turner, Peter May, Catherine Hilton, David J. Torgerson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Thoracolumbar
Fracture
Surgical fixation
Randomised controlled trial
Qualitative
Survey
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-020-00574-5

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