THE USE OF HARRINGTON DISTRACTION RODS IN THORACOLUMBAR VERTEBRA FRACTURES
Journal Title: Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery - Year 1990, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
Fractures of the thoracic vertebra has caused problems in treatment for years and until recently they have been treated conservatively. In 1958, after the introduction of Harrington rods into vertebral surgery orthopaedists were able to treat fractures with operative techniques. This has been the most often used method in the treatment of unstable vertebral fractures and those with neurologic compromise. In this report we present the results of 99 patients 48 of whom were treated with Harrington Distraction Rods between June 1985 and June 1989. 14 of our patients were female and 34 male, the average age of operation was 46 (Range 17-75), with a mean follow up of 2,5 years.
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Z. Korkusuz, S. Özbarlas, Y. Ateş
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