Implant Removal Versus Implant Retention Following Posterior Surgical Stabilization of Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Barry Ting Sheen Kweh Terence TanHui Qing LeeMartin HunnSusan LiewJin Wee Tee

Published in: Global spine journal (2021)

In younger patients with thoracolumbar burst fractures who undergo posterior surgical stabilization, planned implant removal results in superior functional outcomes without significant difference in kyphotic angle correction loss compared to implant retention.

Keyphrases

soft tissue
high frequency
high resolution
mass spectrometry