Minimally Invasive Surgery for Traumatic Spinal Pathologies

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Authors

William D. Smith · University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

Elias Dakwar · University of South Florida

Tien Le · University of South Florida

Ginger Christian

Sherrie Serrano

Juan S. Uribe · University of South Florida

Abstract

The mini-open lateral approach for thoracic and lumbar corpectomy was shown to be safe and effective in this series while avoiding many of the associated morbidities of thoracotomies for anterior column reconstruction and open posterior approaches.

Topics & Keywords

Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Trauma Management and Diagnosis Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 35, Issue Supplement, pp. S338-S346

DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e3182023113

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