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ReviewDer Orthopade2019

[The coexistence of spinal canal stenosis in fragility fractures of the spine].

Richard Martin Sellei, Philipp Kobbe

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Review in Der Orthopade, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Richard Martin SelleiKlinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Sana Klinikum Offenbach, Starkenburgring 66, 63069, Offenbach am Main, Deutschland. richard.sellei@sana.de.
Philipp KobbeKlinik für Unfallchirurgie und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinik der RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstrasse 30, Aachen, 52074, Deutschland.
RWTH Aachen University · DESana Klinikum Offenbach · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn trauma care of fragility fractures of the spine, degenerative stenosis is often seen as an accompanying pathology. This may lead to a possible compression of neurogenic structures. The stenosis of the spinal canal can manifest itself with clinically significant complaints before the fracture occurs. This coexistence may have an impact on the injury itself or may provoke a complicated treatment of the fracture.

aimThe aim of this work is to differentiate these pathophysiologies and their merger in terms of clinical diagnostics and treatment options. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS: The differential diagnosis is difficult and is often inadequately appreciated in everyday clinical life. The etiology and pathophysiology of both entities show, in several aspects, a congruence that enables joint treatment. If the indication is set for the decompression of a stenosing fracture, a pre-existing relevant stenosis can be addressed in the same session. Conversely, significant degenerative stenosis accompanying a fracture may lead to the indication of decompression.

Indexed as

Spinal FracturesSpinal StenosisConstriction, PathologicDecompression, SurgicalHumansSpinal CanalDifferential diagnosesMyelopathy, compressiveOsteoporosisStenosis, pathologicalSurgical decompression

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PMID31240355
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