Surgical Management of Old L5 Traumatic Fractures with Kyphotic Deformity: Outcomes from a Retrospective Case Series Utilizing Anterior Vertebrectomy and O-Arm Navigation - Report - MDSpire

Surgical Management of Old L5 Traumatic Fractures with Kyphotic Deformity: Outcomes from a Retrospective Case Series Utilizing Anterior Vertebrectomy and O-Arm Navigation

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  • Chen, Zhida

  • Jiang, Yuanjie

  • Bin, Lin

  • Hu, Xiaoyang

  • Zeng, Yuzhe

  • Liu, Hui

  • Cai, Tao-yi

  • April 1, 2026

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Clinical Report: Surgical Management of Old L5 Traumatic Fractures

Overview

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Background

Old L5 traumatic fractures with kyphotic deformity present significant surgical challenges due to their rarity and complexity. Effective management is crucial for restoring spinal stability and improving patient quality of life. This study contributes to the understanding of surgical options available for such cases.

Data Highlights

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Key Findings

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Clinical Implications

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Conclusion

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References

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  3. Author(s)/Org, Source, Year -- Outcomes of Perioperative Complications and Mortality in Octogenarians with Traumatic Osteoporotic Type 4 and 5 Thoracolumbar and Lumbar Fractures
  4. Author(s)/Org, Source, Year -- Comparative Outcomes of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion with Plate Versus Posterior Screw Fixation in Octogenarians Following Traumatic Subaxial Fractures
  5. The AO Spine Thoracolumbar Injury Classification System and Treatment Algorithm in Decision Making for Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures Without Neurologic Deficit - PubMed
  6. Radiologic Outcomes after Operative Management of Traumatic Spine Fractures: Stand-Alone Posterior Stabilization versus Combined Anteroposterior Approach - PMC
  7. Accuracy of Thoracolumbar Pedicle Screws Using Routine O-Arm Intraoperative Navigation - A 15-Year Review With Over 5000 Screws
  8. The AO Spine Thoracolumbar Injury Classification System and Treatment Algorithm in Decision Making for Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures Without Neurologic Deficit - PubMed
  9. Radiologic Outcomes after Operative Management of Traumatic Spine Fractures: Stand-Alone Posterior Stabilization versus Combined Anteroposterior Approach - PMC
  10. Accuracy of Thoracolumbar Pedicle Screws Using Routine O-Arm Intraoperative Navigation - A 15-Year Review With Over 5000 Screws. A New Benchmark?

Original Source(s)

Surgical Management of Old L5 Traumatic Fractures with Kyphotic Deformity: Outcomes from a Retrospective Case Series Utilizing Anterior Vertebrectomy and O-Arm Navigation

  • by Chen, Zhida , Jiang, Yuanjie , Bin, Lin , Hu, Xiaoyang , Zeng, Yuzhe , Liu, Hui , Cai, Tao-yi

  • April 1, 2026

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