A study of clinical and radiological outcome in dorso-lumbar spine fractures stabilised by screw fixation

Abstract

The estimates available shows 75% of the all spinal fractures are dorsolumbar spine injuries. This study was mainly undertaken in order to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcome of dorsolumbar spine fractures stabilized by using Screws and to study the complications of this treatment.Material and methods:A prospective study was undertaken among 55 cases with dorsolumbar spine fractures admitted to tertiary care centre. The patients were operated for pedicle screw fixation of dorsolumbar fractures and subjected for clinical and radiological outcome by using a radiograph in two views (AP and Lateral). Results:About 35 patients with dorsolumbar spine fractures improved with the treatment of screw fixation. The improvement was evidenced by decrease in the kyphotic angle and AVBCP, improvement in Beck’s index. Most of the patients also reported excellent results after the procedure.Conclusion:The pedicle screw fixation remains as implant of choice for the treatment of dorsolumbar spine fractures.