Application of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in old thoracolumbar fracture and dislocation |
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Authors: | Fang Xiangqian Fan Shunwu Zhao Xing |
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Institution: | Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hang Zhou, China. |
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Abstract: | BackgroundThe main indications for surgery for old thoracolumbar fractures are pain, progressive deformity, neurological damage, or increasing neurological deficit. These fractures have been one of the greatest therapeutic challenges in spinal surgery. Anterior, posterior, or combined anterior and posterior procedures have been successful to some extent. As far as we know, there is no report in the literature of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) for old thoracolumbar fracture and dislocation.MethodsCase report.ResultsA 26-year-old man with old fracture and dislocation of T12/L1 was treated with TLIF. At 12 months'' follow-up, multi-slice computed tomography (CT) scans showed that solid fusion had been achieved between T12 and L1. Back pain had resolved completely at 2-year follow-up.ConclusionsWe performed TLIF for in a man with old fracture and dislocation of T12/L1, with good clinical outcome. TLIF might be an option in the treatment of old thoracolumbar fracture. |
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Keywords: | Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion Old thoracolumbar fracture Treatment |
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