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Posterior-Only Reduction of High-Grade Traumatic Thoracic Spondyloptosis.
Paarth Patel1, Thomas Tyler Patterson1, Michael McGinity1
1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas (UT) Health San Antonio, San Antonio, USA.
Cureus
|March 30, 2026
Summary
A novel posterior-only surgical technique effectively reduced severe thoracic spondyloptosis, a rare spinal injury. This approach simplifies surgery and reduces patient risk compared to traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Traumatic thoracic spondyloptosis is a rare and severe spinal injury.
- Conventional surgical treatments present significant challenges and risks.
- There is a need for less invasive and more effective surgical strategies.
