Short Segment Fixation in Thoracolumbar Osteoporotic Fracture

Completed

• Conditions: Spinal Fractures

• Registration Number: NCT02719340
• Lead Sponsor: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital

Brief Summary

Although long-segment posterior spinal fixation might provide more rigid fixation, the procedure increases perioperative morbidities in the elderly. The present study reviews the results of short-segment decompression and reconstruction in thoracolumbar fragile fractures.

Detailed Description

This study included 20 elderly patients with osteoporotic thoracolumbar burst fractures and neurological compromise. The participants were followed-up for a period of 40.6 (24-68) months. A visual analog scale (VAS) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were used to measure back pain and disability. Radiologic assessment and neurological status were also analyzed.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-11
• Primary Completion: 2011-10
• Study Completion: 2012-12
• Study First Submitted: 2016-02-18
• Status Verified: 2016-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2016-03-21
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-03-21
• Study First Posted: 2016-03-25
• Last Update Posted: 2016-03-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)	at least 2 years	Functional outcome after surgery was evaluated using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Frankel's grade system	at least 2 years	Frankel's grade system was used for assessment of neurologic function
anterior vertebral height	at least 2 years	Measurements of the anterior vertebral height (AVH) ratio (% of normal)
Local kyphosis and vertebral wedge angle were measured as radiologic assessment (units of measure: degree)	at least 2 years	Digital radiographs of the vertebral bodies were reviewed using the picture archiving and communication system (PACS).