title: Internal fixation of unstable spinal fractures: the Hartshill system.
abstract: The first 69 cases with a minimum of 1 year follow-up using the Hartshill system for the internal fixation of unstable spinal fractures (cervical 11, thoracic 8, thoracolumbar 42 and lumbar 8 are reported. The instrumentation is uncomplicated but attention to detail in technique is important. The system allows secure stabilization of the spine and early mobilization, irrespective of any neurological damage incurred in the primary injury.
authors.affiliation: Stoke-on-Trent Spinal Service, Staffordshire, UK.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dove
mesh_terms: D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000601:surgery*