INJURIES OF THORACOLUMBAR SPINE : TREATMENT PROTOCOL AND EFFECTS OF LAMINECTOMY
Journal Title: Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery - Year 1992, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Laminectomy is a surgical technique which has been used as a decompressive procedure in the management of vertebral fractures with neurological injury since late 19th century. Despite its vvidespread use, the role of this technique in the treatment is stili debatable. This paper reviewes the literatüre about the classification of vertebral injuries, treatment protocols and effects of laminectomy on neurological recovery and vertebral stability
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A. AKBAŞ
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