Journal of Spine

Ersin Haciyakupoglu

Publications

• Research Article
  Thoracic and Lumbar Fractures: Mini-Open Anterior Fusion in 138 Patients
  Author(s): Ersin Haciyakupoglu and Kristian EbmeierErsin Haciyakupoglu and Kristian Ebmeier
  
  Background: Several surgical procedures have been recommended for the management of thoracic and lumbar fractures. Nowadays Mini- Open Anterior Fusion is reported to be a safe and effective alternative treatment for various spinal pathologies. Aim: The aim of this study is to report the outcome of 138 cases who underwent mini open thoraco-lumbar surgery for thoracic and lumbar fractures. Material and Methods: We performed a non-randomized retrospective analysis of the clinical outcome of 138 patients with 140 fractures who underwent mini open thoraco-lumbotomy surgery, between 2011 and 2016. Follow up periods were 6th weeks, 3rd and 6th months and also 1 year postoperatively. All the patients were operated with mini open thoraco/lumbotomy system (Syn-Frame). All of our patients with fractures, undervent posterior pedicle s.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000398

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