Ventral stabilization of thoracic and lumbar spinal injuries
Kinzl, L.; Arand, M.; Memmert, M.; Mutschler, W.
Langenbecks Archiv für Chirurgie. Supplement. Kongressband. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Chirurgie. Kongress 1992: 293-296
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0942-2854 PMID: 1493281 Document Number: 395881
An isolated ventral approach to the thoracal or lumbar spine seems sufficient in special burst fractures (type A2/3) or older compression fractures. The most effective ventral decompression of the spinal cord is followed by the fusion of the ventral body. Ventral plate instrumentation avoid dislocations of the interposed bone transplants. Our own clinical results are demonstrated.