An observational study in Spinal Fractures, sponsored by National Cheng-Kung University Hospital. Completed. Open to participants aged 60 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2016-03-25.
Sponsored by National Cheng-Kung University Hospital · Observational
Although long-segment posterior spinal fixation might provide more rigid fixation, the procedure increases perioperative morbidities in the elderly. The present study reviews the results of short-segment decompression and reconstruction in thoracolumbar fragile fractures.
This study included 20 elderly patients with osteoporotic thoracolumbar burst fractures and neurological compromise. The participants were followed-up for a period of 40.6 (24-68) months. A visual analog scale (VAS) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were used to measure back pain and disability. Radiologic assessment and neurological status were also analyzed.
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Twenty elderly patients (60-89 years, mean 73.2 years) with osteoporotic thoracolumbar burst fractures and neurological compromise
Exclusion Criteria
posterior short-segment decompression and reconstruction (instrumentation on 1 level above and 1 level below the fractured vertebrae with posterolateral fusion)
The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
Functional outcome after surgery was evaluated using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
Time frame: at least 2 years
Frankel's grade system
Frankel's grade system was used for assessment of neurologic function
Time frame: at least 2 years
Local kyphosis and vertebral wedge angle were measured as radiologic assessment (units of measure: degree)
Digital radiographs of the vertebral bodies were reviewed using the picture archiving and communication system (PACS).
Time frame: at least 2 years
anterior vertebral height
Measurements of the anterior vertebral height (AVH) ratio (% of normal)
Time frame: at least 2 years
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