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ArticleDer Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen2012

[Osteoporotic vertebral body fractures of the thoracolumbar spine. Diagnostics and therapeutic strategies].

C Josten, C Schmidt, U Spiegl

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Article in Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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11 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. [Hybrid stabilization and geriatric complex treatment of type A spinal fractures].Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen · 2020
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  3. Hybrid stabilization of unstable osteoporotic thoracolumbar vertebral body fractures: clinical and radiological outcome after a mean of 4 years.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2019
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  5. Incomplete burst fractures of the thoracolumbar spine: a review of literature.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2017
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  8. Osteoporotic vertebral body fractures of the thoracolumbar spine: indications and techniques of a 360°-stabilization.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2017
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

C JostenKlinik und Poliklinik für Unfall-, Wiederherstellungs- und Plastische Chirurgie, Wirbelsäulenzentrum, Universitätsklinik Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland. Christoph.Josten@medizin.uni-leipzig.de
C Schmidt
U Spiegl

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In cases of severe osteoporosis vertebral body fractures of the thoracolumbar spine can occur without any relevant trauma. Initially, a standardized diagnostic algorithm is recommended to detect acute vertebral body fractures and to be able to interpret the individual fracture stability. Aim of the therapy is to assure a relatively pain-free mobilization while maintaining vertebral spine alignment. A conservative therapy concept is initiated in patients with stable fractures. In cases of persistent pain, reduced mobility or increased kyphotic misalignment minimally invasive cement augmented therapy strategies are chosen. In cases of unstable fracture morphology a more complex therapy concept has to be chosen such as hybrid stabilization. A great deal of experience is needed for revision surgery. In such cases reconstructive, multi-segmental techniques might be necessary and the instrumentation should surpass the apex of kyphosis.

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AgedAged, 80 and overAlgorithmsCombined Modality TherapyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesFractures, CompressionFractures, SpontaneousHumansImage Interpretation, Computer-AssistedKyphoplastyKyphosisLumbar VertebraeMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle Aged

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