Pathologic thoracic spine fracture in presence of Parkinson’s disease and diffuse ankylosis: successful management of a challenging condition

Pathologic thoracic spine fracture in presence of Parkinson’s disease and diffuse ankylosis: successful management of a challenging condition

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patients with Parkinson’s disease have higher risk of complications and revision surgery following spine surgery. Spinal fracture in an ankylosed spine is also difficult to treat. We recently treated a case of thoracic spine fracture...

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Main Authors: Aoki Yasuchika, Nakajima Arata, Sakakibara Ryuji, Ohtori Seiji, Takahashi Kazuhisa, Nakagawa Koichi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Parkinson’s disease
Spinal fracture
Ankylosed spine
Ankylosis
Fusion surgery
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/14/61

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