| Literature DB >> 26646146 |
Emma Christine Celano1, Griffin R Baum2, Rondi B Gelbard3, Faiz U Ahmad2.
Abstract
Unstable spinal fractures require urgent surgical intervention to relieve compression of the spinal cord, correct spinal deformity, stabilise the spine and prevent further neurological injury. We report the case of a young man with a thoracic chance fracture in the setting of a devastating degloving injury, whose fracture was stabilised using minimally invasive, percutaneous pedicle screw fixation. We discuss the advantages of using a minimally invasive technique for spinal fixation and its role in the treatment of complicated, multisystem trauma patients. 2015 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.Entities:
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26646146 PMCID: PMC4680317 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2015-213001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X