title: [Application of posterior short-segment fixation combined with intermediate screws in fresh thoracolumbar compressed fracture: short-term outcomes in 27 cases].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To observe the short-term outcomes of the application of posterior short-segment fixation combined with intermediate screws in fresh thoracolumbar fracture.
  
  
  METHODS
  Posterior short-segment fixation combined with intermediate screws was used in 27 patients suffering from fresh thoracolumbar fracture, 19 males and 8 females, aged 45 (22-71). X-ray photography was conducted before and after operation.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The height of fractured vertebra was 57.6%+/-16.5% of the normal value before operation, and was restored to 93.8%+/-11.9% after operation; the segmental kyphosis angle on the sagittal plane was 20.8+/-9.4 degrees before operation, and decreased to 5.9+/-7.4 degrees after operation (both P<0.001).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Using pedicle screws on the fractured vertebra via posterior approach conditionally helps reduce the fractured vertebra and correct the kyphosis, and enhance the stiffness of the internal fixation system as well.
authors: Department of Orthopedics, First People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 201620, China.
authors: Shuang-hai
authors: SH
authors: Dong
authors: Ji-wei
authors: JW
authors: Tian
authors: Lei
authors: L
authors: Wang
authors: Tian
authors: T
authors: Xia
authors: Qing-hua
authors: QH
authors: Zhao
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; 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; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult