Minimally Invasive vs Open Surgery for Thoracolumbar Fractures in Patients With Ankylosing Spinal Diseases: A Meta-Analysis
Patients undergoing MIS treatment of fractures through ankylosed spines had lower rates of complications, less EBL, and shorter surgical time and LOS, highlighting the potential benefits of minimally invasive fixation of thoracolumbar fractures. However, studies with longer-term follow-up to assess the longevity of MIS fixation are needed, and furthermore some injury patterns may not be amenable to MIS fixation. Also, some institutions may not have resources to provide MIS techniques, and open fixation remains a safe and reliable option for treatment.
Authors
- Amer Sebaaly (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2785-7835)
- Mohammad Daher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9256-9952)
- William Francis Lavelle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2525-6080)
- Bassel Georges Diebo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7835-2263)
- Ethan Cottrill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5991-7962)
- Alan H. Daniels (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9597-4139)
- Richard K. Hurley
- Marven Aoun
- Peter G. Passias
Institutions
- Brooke Army Medical Center (US)
- SUNY Upstate Medical University (US)
- Medical Protective (US)
- Medtronic (Ireland) (IE)
- University Clinic of Traumatology (AT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5435/jaaos-d-24-01277
- Primary Topic
- Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00