The Fate of Neglected Three Column Injuries of the Thoracolumbar Spine / 대한정형외과학회잡지
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
;
: 308-313, 2013.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-652539
ABSTRACT
In a thoracolumbar fracture, accurate diagnosis of spinal stability is necessary in deciding on appropriate treatment options and for prevention of complications that can subsequently occur. In various reports for spinal stability, rupture of the posterior ligament complex is generally accepted as a very important factor of spinal stabiliby. In cases of conservative treatment for unstable thoracolumbar fractures, the progressive kyphotic deformity can cause chronic pain and functional disability, and neurologic deterioration in severe cases. Therefore, the concept of surgical treatment for unstable thoracolumbar fracture has been well established. We report on two cases of neglected three column injury in the thoracolumbar spine, which were treated conservatively due to misdiagnosis at other hospitals, and finally underwent delayed operation in our hospital because of chronic back pain and progressive kyphotic deformity.
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Main subject:
Rupture
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Spine
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Congenital Abnormalities
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Back Pain
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Diagnostic Errors
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Chronic Pain
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Ligaments
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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