Scofix system combined with transpedicular bone graft to treat 62 patients with thoracolumbar fracture / 中华创伤骨科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To sum up the clinical experience of treating thoracolumbar fractures with Scofix system and transpedicular bone graft. Methods 62 consecutive patients with thoracolumbar fracture were treated operatively with reduction and stabilization by Scofix system combined with vertebral fusion via transpedicular bone grafting. Results 62 patients were followed up. Their postoperative radiographs and CT scans showed that more than 90%of the cases gained reduction, the effective diameters of vertebral canal became normal and the mean time of vertebral fusion was about 3 months. Conclusions Scofix system is effective in reduction and fixation for thoracolumbar fractures, and transpedicular bone graft is helpful in restoring the height of vertebral body and increasing vertebral fusion. The procedure also has advantages of preventing vertebral collapse, reducing nerve injury and facilitating functional recovery.