Analysis of the short-term effect of three different level pedicle screws in the treatment of thoracolumbar type A fractures
Short-segment fixation across the injured vertebra (6s) provides results comparable to short-segment fixation (4s) while causing less trauma. Furthermore, the 6s method demonstrates similar efficacy to long-segment fixation (8s) in maintaining long-term deformity correction. These findings offer valuable insights for clinicians in selecting surgical fixation methods, optimizing treatment strategies, and improving patient outcomes.
Authors
- Alimujiang Yusufu
- Abuduwupuer Haibier
- Abudula Abulaiti
- Yuan Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8004-2793)
- Junyi Ma
Institutions
- Xinjiang Medical University (CN)
- People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (CN)
- Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
- Published
- 2025-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-05509-5
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Xinjiang Medical University