[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.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Longgang Center Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China 518116.
Mu-shun
MS
He
Zhan-kui
ZK
Zhang
Jun-qiang
JQ
Ye
Wen-jian
WJ
Zuo
Yang-bing
YB
Ou
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*