Behavior of Injured Lamina in Lumbar Burst Fractures during Reduction Maneuvers: A Biomechanical Study.

CONCLUSIONS: Neural element crushing may take place, particularly at the lower aspect of the fractured lamina gap during extension and throughout the whole lamina gap during traction. The lamina gap widens during flexion. Reduction maneuvers should be attempted after exploring the fractured lamina to prevent further neurological compromise. PMID: 28874967 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28874967?dopt=Abstract

Source: Asian Spine Journal - September 8, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Asian Spine J Source Type: research