Percutaneous thoracolumbar burst-fracture fixation – does additional anterior support offer significant benefit?

Key Points

• The central aim is to assess whether additional anterior support during fixation of thoracolumbar burst fractures leads to better outcomes.
• Compared two fixation techniques: one with anterior support and one without.
• Evaluated immediate radiological correction post-surgery.
• Tracked long-term outcomes over six months regarding sagittal alignment and pain control.
• Anterior support enhanced immediate correction on radiological tests.
• Benefits of anterior support diminished by six months.
• Long-term outcomes for both techniques were similar in terms of sagittal alignment and pain management.