[Clinical study on two internal fixation methods Kaneda and Z-plate in the operation of anterior surgical approach after thoracolumbar fractures].
OBJECTIVE
To study the difference between two internal fixation methods Kaneda and Z-plate in the operation of anterior surgical approach and decompression after thoracolumbar fractures.


METHODS
The bio-mechanical structure of the internal fixture, install when operating, complications and time of the operation were compared in the cases by Kaneda and Z-plate.


RESULTS
Z-plate method had the following characteristics: reasonable of the bio-mechanical structure; stability after internal fixture being installed; capability of completely propping up the injured centrum and keeping the height of middle-column; simple operation when installing internal fixture and shorter time of operation (1.1 hours, P < 0.05); fewer complications.


CONCLUSIONS
Z-plate is an ideal internal fixation method in the operation of anterior surgical approach after thoracolumbar fractures.
He
Mu-shun
MS
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Longgang Center Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China 518116.
Zhang
Zhan-kui
ZK
Ye
Jun-qiang
JQ
Zuo
Wen-jian
WJ
Ou
Yang-bing
YB
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*