Quantitative MRI comparison of multifidus muscle degeneration in thoracolumbar fractures treated with open and minimally invasive approach

Minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation has less approach-related morbidity than open screw placement and is allegedly less traumatizing on paravertebral muscles, as there is no requirement to mobilize and r...

Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - March 7, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: F. Gilbert, T. M. Heintel, M. G. Jakubietz, H. K östler, C. Sebald, R. H. Meffert and A. M. Weng Tags: Research article Source Type: research