Orthosis for thoracolumbar burst fractures without neurologic deficit: A systematic review of prospective randomized controlled trials

Orthosis for thoracolumbar burst fractures without neurologic deficit: A systematic review of prospective randomized controlled trials

Background: Traditionally, conservative treatment of thoracolumbar (TL) burst fractures without neurologic deficit has encompassed the application of an extension brace. However, their effectiveness on maintaining the alignment, preventing posttraumatic deformities, and improving back pain, disabili...

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Main Authors: Gabriel Alcala-Cerra, Angel J Paternina-Caicedo, Cindy Diaz-Becerra, Luis R Moscote-Salazar, Andrei Fernandes-Joaquim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
Subjects:
Burst fracture
instability
orthosis
posterior ligamentous complex
thoracolumbar spine
Online Access:http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2014;volume=5;issue=1;spage=25;epage=32;aulast=Alcala-Cerra

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