The Necessity of Implant Removal after Fixation of Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures-A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thoracolumbar burst fractures are a common traumatic vertebral fracture in the spine, and pedicle screw fixation has been widely performed as a safe and effective procedure. However, after the stabilization of the thoracolumbar burst fractures, whether or not to remove the pedicle screw implant remains controversial. This review aimed to assess the benefits and risks of pedicle screw instrument removal after fixation of thoracolumbar burst fractures.

Methods

Data sources, including PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Clinical trials.gov, were comprehensively searched. All types of human studies that reported the benefits and risks of implant removal after thoracolumbar burst fractures, were selected for inclusion. Clinical outcome

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10057639 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature