Is there a role for anterior augmentation in thoracolumbar burst fractures?

Both anterior and posterior approaches for thoracolumbar burst fractures are reasonable surgical options. While an anterior approach was previously considered to be the best method to achieve adequate decompression and stabilization, posterior pedicle screw constructs have gained wide acceptance owi...

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Main Authors: Wesley H Bronson, Alexander R Vaccaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Indian Spine Journal
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Online Access:http://www.isjonline.com/article.asp?issn=2589-5079;year=2018;volume=1;issue=2;spage=86;epage=93;aulast=Bronson