One-Stage Decompression–Stabilization for Thoracolumbar Fractures
- 1 March 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Spine
- Vol. 2 (1) , 53-56
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00007632-197703000-00006
Abstract
A one-stage decompression-stabilization procedure has been developed for the treatment of thoracolumbar fracture-dislocation with neurologic deficit. A modified costotransversectomy decompression followed by Harrington rod stabilization was employed. This approach not only gives more satisfactory decompression, but also allows early mobilization and rehabilitation.Keywords
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