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Minimally Invasive Treatment for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Using Sagittal Alignment Screws and A Trauma Reduction Device
Published on: November 8, 2024
Complete L₅ burst fracture treated by 270-degree decompression and reconstruction using titanium mesh cage via a
Hanbing Zeng1, Haibao Wang, Huazi Xu
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Taizhou Municipal Hospital, Taizhou 318000, Zhejiang Province, China.
Abstract:
Complete burst fractures of the L₅ is relatively uncommon. How to accomplish a rigid internal fixation as well as preserve motor function is an enormous challenge. We report such a case treated via a single posterior vertebrectomy with 270-degree decompression and reconstruction using titanium mesh cage. The disc between L₅/S₁ was preserved by placing the titanium mesh cage on the inferior endplate of the L₅. We hope this method can offer a possible solution for other surgeons when they meet a similar fracture pattern.
