Abstract:Objective: Thoracolumbar spine trauma is a world wide health concern that especially affects males of working age, being associated with an elevated morbidity. AO SPINE Type B fractures are unstable and require surgical stabilization. However, the decision between short or long fixation remains controversial. The objective of this study is to analyze the neurological, orthopedic and functional outcomes in patients with Type B spine fractures who have undergone short and long segment posterior arthrodesis. Met… Show more
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