2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Without Neuro Deficit: Percutaneous Fixation is Superior

Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Without Neuro Deficit: Percutaneous Fixation is Superior

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Video Summary

In this video, Paul Park discusses the topic of thoracolumbar burst fracturing and the use of percutaneous fixation. He argues that percutaneous fixation is superior to other methods and provides evidence to support his claim. He mentions a study that showed no difference in outcomes between bracing and not bracing for these fractures. He also discusses the criteria for surgery and mentions that refractory pain and healing in a kyphotic position are relative indications for surgery. Park advocates for percutaneous pedicle fixation without fusion and presents various studies and a meta-analysis that support his position. Overall, he concludes that percutaneous fixation offers several advantages for patients.

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Paul Park, MD, FAANS

Keywords

thoracolumbar burst fracturing

percutaneous fixation

superiority of percutaneous fixation

outcomes of bracing vs. non-bracing for fractures

criteria for surgery in thoracolumbar burst fractures