Spontaneous Remodeling of the Spinal Canal After Conservative Management of Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures

Luuk W. L. de Klerk, W. P. J. Fontijne, Theo Stijnen, Reiner Braakman, H. L. J. Tanghe, Bert van Linge

Spine · 1998 · 104 citations · 30 references

DOIFull text

Open access

Abstract

Conservative management of thoracolumbar burst fractures is followed by a marked degree of spontaneous redevelopment of the deformed spinal canal. Therefore, this study provides a new argument in favor of the conservative management of thoracolumbar burst fractures.

References

30