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01-10-2014 | Original Article

Non-operative vs. percutaneous stabilization in Magerl’s A1 or A2 thoracolumbar spine fracture in adults: is it really advantageous for a good alignment of the spine? Preliminary data from a prospective study

Authors: Antonio Medici, Luigi Meccariello, Gabriele Falzarano

Published in: European Spine Journal | Special Issue 6/2014

Abstract

Purpose

Percutaneous and non-operative stabilization are very controversial choices in the management of Magerl’s A1 or A2 thoracolumbar spine fractures in adults. Our purpose is to figure out which of the two treatments is more suitable for the management and outcomes of these injuries.

Methods

From 12/01/2011 to 06/30/2014 at the AO Orthopedics and Traumatology, Gaetano Rummo in Benevento, Italy, we treated 39 adult patients with thoracolumbar spinal fractures according to Magerl’s A1 and A2. Twenty-four patients were treated with a 3-point orthopedic corset, and 15 patients were treated with percutaneous posterior stabilization without augmentation. The patients decided on treatment after extensive explanation of the pros and cons of the two treatments. The endpoint evaluation was set at the 6-month follow-up through the evaluation of the Visual Analogue Scale, Angle’s Regional Kyphosis, Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire, and Denis work scale.

Results

The preliminary results of this prospective study show that there is a considerable advantage in functionality and pain in treating adults suffering from thoracolumbar fractures with Percutaneous technique at the expense of the bust with three points.

Conclusions

Although the data are preliminary and based on data available in the literature, we can say that the Percutaneous posterior stabilization of thoracolumbar fractures in Magerl’s A1 and A2 in adults is the ideal method for a good and functional alignment of the spine.

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Title: Non-operative vs. percutaneous stabilization in Magerl’s A1 or A2 thoracolumbar spine fracture in adults: is it really advantageous for a good alignment of the spine? Preliminary data from a prospective study
Authors: Antonio Medici
Luigi Meccariello
Gabriele Falzarano
Publication date: 01-10-2014
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Spine Journal / Issue Special Issue 6/2014
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-014-3557-7

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Non-operative vs. percutaneous stabilization in Magerl’s A1 or A2 thoracolumbar spine fracture in adults: is it really advantageous for a good alignment of the spine? Preliminary data from a prospective study

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