Simple and Economical Method to Create Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture in a Calf Spine Model.

CONCLUSIONS: We describe a technique to create thoracolumbar burst fractures in calf spine by a drop weight method using a device that is simple to operate and easy to construct. The method is consistent and produces fractures similar to those occurring naturally, and can be considered as an alternative method for creating burst fractures in biomechanical studies. PMID: 26949452 [PubMed]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26949452?dopt=Abstract

Source: Asian Spine Journal - March 8, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Asian Spine J Source Type: research

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