Abstract
Background
Fracture and dislocation of the thoracic spine without neurological deficits are rare. Most of these cases are managed by non-operative methods or a posterior approach surgery.
Aim
To report three cases of fracture and lateral dislocation of the thoracic spine without neurological deficits and review the literature on the management strategy.
Methods
Three patients who suffered thoracic spinal fracture and lateral dislocation without spinal cord injury underwent anterior decompression, reduction and internal fixation. The case series describe their management, surgical intervention and their follow-up.
Results
Reduction was satisfactory, none of the patients had any postoperative neurological deficits. Fusion was successful, and vertebral column alignment was maintained at the last follow-up.
Conclusion
An anterior approach facilitated adequate decompression, reduction and stabilization through instrumentation in this series of injury without neurological deficits.
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Tong, J., Zhou, R., Liu, S. et al. Management of fracture and lateral dislocation of the thoracic spine without any neurological deficits: three case reports and review of the literature. Ir J Med Sci 185, 949–954 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-014-1237-6
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