Closed reduction and casting of thoracolumbar and lumbar burst fractures is a safe treatment method that yields acceptable functional and radiographic results.
With a high rate of proven fusion, restoration of disc height and spinal alignment in most cases, and absence of subsidence or migration, our radiological results with MC+® at more than 1 year of follow-up show the implanted device to be safe and effective for use in treating degenerative conditions of the cervical spine.
Fractures of the thoracolumbar spine can be treated effectively with the semirigid Louis plating system. Because of its low cost and ease of insertion, the Louis system is an excellent choice for short arthrodesis and instrumentation of these fractures. Although there is some loss of reduction when compared with more rigid systems, there is no functional compromise in these patients.
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