A comparative analysis of three distinct approaches for the management of type A1 traumatic thoracolumbar fractures: a retrospective cohort study with a minimum 6-year follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Comparing the efficacy of conservative treatment, percutaneous pedicle screw fixation and percutaneous balloon kyphoplasty with calcium sulphate particles in the treatment of AO Spine type A1 traumatic thoracolumbar fractures.

Methods

The 220 patients with type A1 thoracolumbar fractures were divided into group A (n = 63, conservative treatment), group B (n = 85, percutaneous pedicle screw fixation), and group C (n = 72, percutaneous balloon kyphoplasty with calcium sulphate particle). Before treatment, 1 months and 2 years after treatment, and at the final follow-up, the efficacy was measured and compared between the three groups. Calcium sulphate particles ossification was assessed in patients from group C at 9 and 12 months postoperatively using computed tomogra

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12465858 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature