[Early results of short segment internal fixation of the thoracic and lumbo-sacral spine after trauma].
The aim of this paper was to assess the results of short-segment internal fixation of the spine in posttraumatic instability. A group of 53 cases of spinal trauma was analysed using both Magerl's and Frankel's classifications. Spinal instability was assessed according the Sagittal Index (SI). The metaanalysis of the clinical material demonstrated that early decompression of the spinal cord and the spinal roots following trauma allows either total or partial restitution of their physiological functions.
Katedra i klinika Ortopedii, Akademia Medyczna im. K. Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012447:Sacrum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome