Posterior implant removal in patients with thoracolumbar spine fractures: long-term results

ConclusionImplant removal is generally safe and provides high patient satisfaction. Overall, patients have a fairly good quality of life. Most symptomatic and asymptomatic patients report benefit from removal. However, low risks of complications and increase of symptoms have to be weighted for individual patients.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research