ReviewCurrent reviews in musculoskeletal medicine2017
Temporary stabilization of unstable spine fractures.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
- Is Implant Removal After Thoracolumbar Fracture Fixation Truly Necessary? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Radiological, Functional and Safety Outcomes.Global spine journal · 2026Review
- Neurosurgical management of spinal cord injuries in pediatric trauma patients.Neurosurgical review · 2024Article
- Risk factors for kyphosis recurrence after implant removal in percutaneous osteosynthesis for post-traumatic thoracolumbar fracture.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 · 2024Article
- Implant Removal Versus Implant Retention Following Posterior Surgical Stabilization of Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Global spine journal · 2022Article
- Posterior Ligamentous Complex Injuries of the Thoracolumbar Spine: Importance and Surgical Implications.Cureus · 2021Review
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Abstract
purpose of reviewWe will review the recent literature concerning the necessity of supplemental fusion to spinal instrumentation and discuss if temporal spinal fixation is a viable option for the treatment of unstable spine fractures. Advancements in minimally invasive techniques offer an alternative approach to traditional open stabilization for unstable spine fractures. The use of minimally invasive surgery offers many advantages concerning operative morbidly; fusion is not utilized and instrumentation can be removed in a delayed fashion. RECENT
findingsThere are limited differences in amount of correction loss over time, and multiple studies report equivocal to superior results in patient's functional outcomes when comparing temporary internal stabilization to long segment instrumentation with fusion. Removal of implants can restore segmental motion. Review of the literature demonstrates that temporary internal stabilization for unstable fractures is a viable option. Close clinical and radiographic follow-up is recommended to avoid delayed spinal deformity.
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