Reconstruction of vertebral body in thoracolumbar AO type A post-traumatic fractures by balloon kyphoplasty: a series of 85 patients with a long follow-up and review of the literature.

Background Traumatic fractures of the thoracolumbar spine are common injuries, accounting for approximately 90% of all spinal traumas. Optimal management of these fractures still gives rises to much debate in the literature. Currently, one of the treatment options in young patients with stable traumatic vertebral fractures is conservative treatment using braces. Kyphoplasty as a minimally invasive procedure has been shown to be effective in stabilizing vertebral body fractures, resulting in immediate pain relief and improved physical function with early return to work activity. The aim of the study is to report VAS, ODI scores, and kyphosis correction following treatment. Methods This is a …