Early results of short segment internal fixation of the thoracic and lumbo-sacral spine after trauma
Cabaj, M.; Nowakowski, A.; Tobjasz, F.
Chirurgia Narzadow Ruchu i Ortopedia Polska 65(5): 483-492
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-479X PMID: 11235077 Document Number: 517989
The aim of this paper was to assess the results of short-segment internal fixation of the spine in posttraumatic instability. A group of 53 cases of spinal trauma was analysed using both Magerl's and Frankel's classifications. Spinal instability was assessed according the Sagittal Index (SI). The metaanalysis of the clinical material demonstrated that early decompression of the spinal cord and the spinal roots following trauma allows either total or partial restitution of their physiological functions.