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https://read.qxmd.com/read/22057820/nonoperative-versus-operative-treatment-for-thoracolumbar-burst-fractures-without-neurologic-deficit-a-meta-analysis
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Sonali R Gnanenthiran, Sam Adie, Ian A Harris
BACKGROUND: Decision-making regarding nonoperative versus operative treatment of patients with thoracolumbar burst fractures in the absence of neurologic deficits is controversial. Lack of evidence-based practice may result in patients being treated inappropriately and being exposed to unnecessary adverse consequences. PURPOSE: Using meta-analysis, we therefore compared pain (VAS) and function (Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire) in patients with thoracolumbar burst fractures without neurologic deficit treated nonoperatively and operatively...
February 2012: Clinical Orthopaedics and related Research
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