Outcomes of Anterior Decompression and Anterior Instrumentation in Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures—A Prospective Observational Study With Mid-Term Follow-up
Objective:
To analyze the functional, neurological, and radiological outcomes after anterior surgery in thoracolumbar burst fractures.
Design:
Prospective observational study.
Setting:
Tertiary care hospital.
Patients:
Thirty-six patients with thoracolumbar burst fractures (T11-L2).
Intervention:
Anterior decompression, anterior column reconstruction with mesh cage, and instrumented stabilization.
Outcome:
Functional (Visual Analog Score, Oswestry Disability Index, and Spinal Cord Independence Measure), neurological (ASIA Impairment Scale), and radiological (kyphosis, anterior vertebral height loss, canal encroachment %) parameters.
Results:
Patients were prospectively followed for a mean duration of 5.9 ± 3.2 years (2.4–10 years). Statistically significant improvement was noted in functional outcomes from preop values (P-value
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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