Midterm outcome after posterior stabilization of unstable Midthoracic spine fractures in the elderly

Midterm outcome after posterior stabilization of unstable Midthoracic spine fractures in the elderly

Abstract Background The evidence for the treatment of midthoracic fractures in elderly patients is weak. The aim of this study was to evaluate midterm results after posterior stabilization of unstable midthoracic fractures in the elderly. Methods Retrospectively, all patients aged ≥65 suffering from...

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Main Authors: U. J. Spiegl, P.-L. Hölbing, J.-S. Jarvers, N. v. d. Höh, P. Pieroh, G. Osterhoff, C.-E. Heyde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Osteoporotic vertebral body fracture
Midthoracic spine
Posterior stabilization
Long segmental posterior stabilization
Thoracic cage injury
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04049-3

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