Outcomes of traumatic thoracolumbar fractures managed with Pedicular screw fixation system: A study of 25 cases

Author(s): Pritesh Patel and Anurag Ajudiya

Abstract: Thoracolumbar spine trauma is important burden of society. Early operative measures brings up better outcomes then conservative management posterior screw fixations has its own benefits in terms of outcomes. The goals of treatment in thoracolumbar fractures are restoring vertebral column stability and obtaining spinal canal decompression, leading to early mobilization of the^. Patient.25 patients were operated for traumatic thoracolumbar vertebral fractures prospectively. Outcomes were measured on basis of frankle grade, complications and clinically. Thoracolumbar neurosurgical problem in road traffic accidents and fall from height; more commonly involve thoracolumbar junction; D11 to L2 region, It may be of burst compression and fracture dislocation type or wedge compression type. Surgical treatment is a better option for ambulation and faster recovery then conservative management.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/ortho.2019.v5.i4h.1709