Open AccessClassification-related approach in the surgical treatment of thoracolumbar fractures
Author(s) -
R Lukáš,
Jaroslav Šrám
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
indian journal of orthopaedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.434
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3727
pISSN - 0019-5413
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5413.36996
Subject(s) - medicine , posterior column , kyphosis , implant failure , magnetic resonance imaging , orthopedic surgery , surgery , internal fixation , implant , radiology , radiography , acetabulum
Advanced diagnostic tools, classification systems and accordingly selected surgical approaches are essential requirements for the prevention of failure of surgical treatment of thoracolumbar fractures. The present study is designed to evaluate the contribution of classification to the choice of a surgical approach using the current fracture classification systems.