Surgery for traumatic fractures of the upper thoracic spine (T1-T6).

Conclusions: Surgical treatment of upper thoracic spine fractures (T1-T6), although complex, is safe and effective. Reduction and fixation of these fractures decreases the risk of further neurological complications, allows for earlier mobilization, and correlates with shorter hospital LOS and improved outcomes. PMID: 30568846 [PubMed]
Source: Surgical Neurology International - Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Surg Neurol Int Source Type: research