SHORT SEGMENT FIXATION OF THORACOLUMBAR FRACTURES WITH PEDICLE FIXATION AT THE LEVEL OF THE FRACTURE

Thoracolumbar fractures are very frequent injuries, for both anatomical and biomechanical reasons. The most appropriate surgical treatment is still debatable. However, the main objectives are generally the restoration of segmental stability, correction of the deformity, decompression and protection of the neurological structures, and obtainment of rapid clinical-functional improvements.The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of thoracolumbar fracture fixation performed with short segment postcrior fixation and insertion of undersized screws inside the fractured vertebra.A prospective study was conducted among 80 patients that were treated after sustaining d thoracolumbar fracture from…