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Efficacy of SSPF using longest possible screws in both pedicles of fractured vertebra | |
Dr. Pankaj Kumar, Dr. Ramnandan Suman, Dr. Asif Ahmad Khan | |
Background: A burst fracture of the spine is a type of vertebral fracture where the vertebral body is severely compressed or shattered. The present study was conducted to assess efficacy of SSPF using longest possible screws in both pedicles of fractured vertebra. Materials & Methods: Results: Out of 46 patients, males were 30 and females were 16. The mean operation time was 164.2 minutes, mean blood loss was 520.4 ml, follow up duration was 21.6 minutes, age at the time of operation was 32.1 years. Age (years) at the time of operation was 32.1. Anterior vertebral height (AVH) loss (%) at injury was 40.6 and post injury was 7.3. Loss of mid-sagittal height (%) at injury was 33.2 and post injury was 12.8. Fracture level was T12 in 26, L1 in 14 and L2 in 6 cases. Frankle grade A was present in 6, B in 5, C in 16, D in 14 and E in 5 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: We suggest SSPF, which uses the longest screws feasible in both of the fractured vertebrae's pedicles. Radiological adjustments are significant when bipedicular fixation is used. |
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