Open AccessOrthosis for thoracolumbar burst fractures without neurologic deficit: A systematic review of prospective randomized controlled trials
Author(s) -
Gabriel Alcalá-Cerra,
Ángel Paternina-Caicedo,
C. Díaz-Becerra,
Luís Rafael Moscote-Salazar,
Andrei Fernandes-Joaquim
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of craniovertebral junction and spine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.38
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 0976-9285
pISSN - 0974-8237
DOI - 10.4103/0974-8237.135213
Subject(s) - medicine , randomized controlled trial , physical medicine and rehabilitation , burst fracture , neurological deficit , physical therapy , anesthesia , surgery
Traditionally, conservative treatment of thoracolumbar (TL) burst fractures without neurologic deficit has encompassed the application of an extension brace. However, their effectiveness on maintaining the alignment, preventing posttraumatic deformities, and improving back pain, disability and quality of life is doubtful.