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Anterior and posterior approaches for burst fractures have similar outcomes
January 2014
Anterior and posterior approaches for burst fractures have similar outcomes
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Anterior versus posterior approach for treatment of thoracolumbar burst fractures: a meta-analysis
Eur Spine J. 2013 Oct;22(10):2176-83Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
7 studies (4 randomized control trials and 3 controlled studies) were included in this meta-analysis to determine the superior surgical treatment for burst fractures between anterior and posterior approaches. Functional and clinical outcomes were assessed in a total of 331 patients. The results of this meta-analysis indicate similar canal encroachment, Cobb angle, neurological function, and compli...
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