Journal of Spine

Rahul Pramod Patil

Publications

• Research Article
  Comparative Study Between Short Segment Open Versus Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation with Indirect Decompression in Management of Acute Burst Fracture of Thoracolumbar and Lumbar Spine with Minimal Neurological Deficit in Adults
  Author(s): Rahul Pramod Patil, Vinay Joshi, Chirayu Pamecha, Pavan Kumar, Uday Pal Bisnoi and Opender SinghRahul Pramod Patil, Vinay Joshi, Chirayu Pamecha, Pavan Kumar, Uday Pal Bisnoi and Opender Singh
  
  The objective of this prospective randomized study was to compare the immediate and long-term clinico-radiological outcome of short segment open versus percutaneous pedicle screw fixation with indirect decompression achieved via distracting the posterior pedicle screw construct in management of single level acute thoracolumbar and lumbar burst fracture (TLBF) with minimal neurological deficit in adults. All patients had burst fracture of less than 72 hours and loss of vertebral body height ≥50%, angulation ≥30⁰, kyphotic deformity ≥20⁰, canal compromise ≥40⁰, failure of at least 2 columns, with intact pedicle and minimum neurological deficit [Grades C and D; according to American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) grading system. Fractures treated either via short segment open pedicle screw fixation with indirect decompression (O.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000339

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