A Network Meta-Analysis on the Surgical Management of Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures: Anterior, Posterior, and Combined.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thoracolumbar burst fractures (BFs) are traumatic lesions instigated by compression forces. Canal compression and compromise may lead to neurological deficits. Optimal surgical management is yet to be fully defined since various approaches such as anterior, posterior, or combined exist. This study aims to determine the operative performance of these three treatment modalities.

Methods

In accordance with the PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review was performed, identifying studies comparing anterior, posterior, and/or combined surgical approaches in patients with thoracolumbar BFs. To analyze available evidence, a Bayesian network meta-analysis framework was utilized.

Results

In this study, 16 studies were included. The shortest operative times and lowest op

SUBMITTER: Hinojosa-Gonzalez DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10257960 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature