Is cast an option in the treatment of thoracolumbar vertebral fractures ?
Conclusions: Closed reduction and casting is still a reliable treatment option in selected thoracolumbar fractures without spinal cord involvement. A correct fracture evaluation, patient compliance, and motivation are essentials.
Level of evidence: IV.
Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Alessandro Rava Federico Fusini Pasquale Cinnella Alessandro Mass & #232; Massimo Girardo Source Type: research
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