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Fig. 2 | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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From: Which anatomic structures are responsible for the reduction loss after hybrid stabilization of osteoporotic fractures of the thoracolumbar spine?

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72- year old patient who fell in her apartment while strumbling. An acute fracture of the 2nd lumbar vertebral body with posterior cortex affection of about 25% type OF 3 was diagnosed. Hybrid stabilization was performed after failed non-operative treatment for 7 days with anatomic fracture reduction and a bisegmental lordotic Kobb angle of 13° (c). The latest follow-up were perfomred after 41 months. The patient was very satisfied, suffered from mild pain (VAS: 2) and no limitations (ODI: 0%). A reduction loss of 6 ° is visible (d) with a relative loss of superior disc height of 14% and a compensated sagittal balance (e)

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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