K Choovongkomol, U Piyapromdee, S Thepjung, T Tanaviriyachai, S Jongkittanakul, W Sudprasert
INTRODUCTION: To compare post-operative outcomes of percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF) vs open pedicle screw fixation (OPSF) in patients with thoracolumbar spine fractures with no neurological deficits. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In a randomised controlled trial, patients received short-segment fixation with intermediate screws. We assessed post-operative back pain (Visual Analog Scale or VAS), blood loss, operative/fluoroscopy times, radiographic parameters, and oswestry disability index (ODI) scores at 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months...
March 2024: Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal