Treatment of Traumatic Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures: A Multicenter Prospective Randomized Study of Operative Versus Nonsurgical Treatment

Siebenga, Jan; J. M. Leferink, Vincent; J. M. Segers, M.; J. Elzinga, Matthijs; C. Bakker, Fred; J. T. M. Haarman, H.; Maria Rommens, Pol; ten Duis, Henk-Jan; Patka, P.

doi:10.1097/01.brs.0000247804.91869.1e

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Treatment of Traumatic Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures: A Multicenter Prospective Randomized Study of Operative Versus Nonsurgical Treatment

Published in Spine • Nov 28, 2006

Authors:

Jan Siebenga

Vincent J. M. Leferink

M. J. M. Segers

Abstract

In Brief Study Design. Multicenter prospective randomized trial. Objective. To test the hypotheses that thoracolumbar AO Type A spine fractures without neurologic deficit, managed with short-segment posterior stabilization will show an improved radiographic outcome and at least the same functional o...

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Medicine

Surgery

Radiography

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