• Department of Orthopedic Surgery;;
  • Longgang Center Hospital of Shenzhen;;
  • Shenzhen Guangdong;;
  • P. R. China 518116;
Thoracolumbar vertebra; Fracture; Internal fixation
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OBJECTIVE To study the difference between two internal fixation methods Kaneda and Z-plate in the operation of anterior surgical approach and decompression after thoracolumbar fractures. METHODS: The bio-mechanical structure of the internal fixture, install when operating, complications and time of the operation were compared in the cases by Kaneda and Z-plate. RESULTS: Z-plate method had the following characteristics: reasonable of the bio-mechanical structure; stability after internal fixture being installed; capability of completely propping up the injured centrum and keeping the height of middle-column; simple operation when installing internal fixture and shorter time of operation (1.1 hours, P  lt; 0.05); fewer complications. CONCLUSION: Z-plate is an ideal internal fixation method in the operation of anterior surgical approach after thoracolumbar fractures. Thoracolumbar vertebra Fracture Internal fixation

Citation： HE Mu shun,ZHANG Zhan kui,YE Jun qiang,et al.. CLINICAL STUDY ON TWO INTERNAL FIXATION METHODS KANEDA AND Z-PLATE IN THE OPERATION OF ANTERIOR SURGICAL APPROACH AFTER THORACOLUMBAR FRACTURES. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2002, 16(4): 265-267. doi: Copy