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What Are The Various Types For Spinal Cord Correction By Fixing Screws?
what are the various types for spinal cord correction by fixing screw.
My uncle met with an accident 4 days back.
His reports are:
Post traumatic wedge compression fracture L1 vertebral body causing thecal sac compression.
Contusions in L2 & L3 vertebral bodies.
No cord compression.
Is it a very severe condition?
My uncle met with an accident 4 days back.
His reports are:
Post traumatic wedge compression fracture L1 vertebral body causing thecal sac compression.
Contusions in L2 & L3 vertebral bodies.
No cord compression.
Is it a very severe condition?
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
Hi, yes it is a very serious condition.
He requires T12 -L2 pedicle screw fixation and laminectomy .
Prognosis is guarded.
Thanks
He requires T12 -L2 pedicle screw fixation and laminectomy .
Prognosis is guarded.
Thanks
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