Summary
The authors report 165 cases of thoraco-lumbar lesions with neurological dysfunction. All the patient were operated. They analyze the neurological and mechanical results and indicate the use of different osteosynthesis apparatus according to the type and level of lesions.
Harrington's rods seem to give more precise repositioning while Roy Camille's plates give more stability. When the posterior wall of the spinal canal is intact, Kempf's compression rods can be used.
Thoraxic spine injuries seem to be an indication for Harrington's rods, while lumbar injuries seem to call for Camille's plates.
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Lesoin, F., Rousseaux, M., Bouasakao, N. et al. Specific selection of osteosynthetic material in the treatment of thoracic or lumbar spinal injuries by the posterior approach. Acta neurochir 81, 118–124 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01401232
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