Effect of loss of correction on functional outcomes in thoracolumbar burst fractures treated with short segment posterior instrumentation

Aim: Burst fractures are defined as vertebra fractures involving the anterior and middle columns and are associated with kyphotic deformity and retropulsion of bone fragment into the spinal canal. Although their treatment is controversial in the literature, use of transpedicular screws and short seg...

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Main Authors: Özgür Doğan, Batuhan Gencer, Ali Biçimoğlu, Emrah Çalışkan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Journal of Surgery and Medicine 2019-08-01
Series:Journal of Surgery and Medicine
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Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/josam/issue/47501/612601