A STUDY OF CLINICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL OUTCOME IN DORSOLUMBAR SPINE FRACTURES STABILISED BY PEDICLE SCREW FIXATION
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 61
Abstract
BACKGROUND Incidence of dorsolumbar injuries accounted for 75% of all spine injuries in a study from India. Most commonly fractured level in whole spine is L1 followed by T12. Fractures around dorsolumbar junction are wedge compression fractures, burst fractures. Wedge compression fractures are the most common fracture in Indian population. The aim of the study is to study the outcome of patients with dorsolumbar spine fractures stabilised by pedicle screw fixation. MATERIALS AND METHODS The present study was conducted among 20 patients with dorsolumbar junction spine fractures operated with pedicle screw fixation. RESULTS 19 cases were improved, in that 11 (55%) cases showed one grade improvement, 7 (35%) cases showed two grade improvement and 1 (5%) case improved by three grade. 1 (5%) case failed to recover by any grade. CONCLUSION By the analysis of the data collected in the present study, pedicle screw and rod fixation remains as the implant of choice in management of dorsolumbar fractures.
Authors and Affiliations
Dema Rajaiah, Yerakula Ramana, Kuppa Srinivas, Bommala Sivaiah, Kolathuru Sudhaker, Thadi Raghavendera Rao, Bandi Amar Tej, Kolla Rajesh
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