Abstract
We evaluated the operative results of 5 cases of thoraco-lumbar burst fractures. Canvas traction and posterior fusion were performed with instrumentation.
The subjects were five males with a mean age of 39.8 years (range: 18-66 years). The mean follow-up period was one year 11 months (range: one to three years). Clinical evaluation was then carried out according to the improved Frankel grading. During an average of one year 11 months, neurological improvement was seen in all cases. All cases were evaluated based on radiology findings. The kyphotic angle improved from 12.8 degrees before the operation to 2.3 degrees at the latest follow-up. There were no patients with low back pain. Posterior fusion with instrumentation is considered useful for thoraco-lumbar burst fractures.
