Fig. 6From: A new decompression technique for upper lumbar fracture with neurologic deficit-comparison with traditional open posterior surgeryA 23 years old female with L1 burst fracture treated by the present new approach surgery. Preoperative and postoperative X-ray and CT are shown. The canal encroachment were efficiently relieved, as well as the sagittal kyphosis angle and percentage of anterior height of the fractured vertebra were all significantly improved postoperativelyBack to article page