Is there a difference between narrowing of the spinal canal and neurological deficits comparing Denis and Magerl classifications?
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20/04/2011
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We have read with great interest the retrospective study by Caffaro and Avanzi1 evaluating the relation between narrowing of the spinal canal and neurological deficits in patients with burst-type fractures of the spine. The authors are to be commended for obtaining detailed neurological and radiological data in a large cohort of 227 patients. The authors conclude: “The percentage of narrowing of the spinal canal proved to be a pre-disposing factor for the severity of the neurological status in thoracolumbar and lumbar burst-type fractures according to the classifications of Denis and Magerl.” Although this conclusion is mainly in accordance with previous findings, we would like to comment on the methodological approach applied in the current study. |
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Nature Publishing Group |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/42307/1/van_Middendorp_-_2011_-_Letter_to_the_Editor_-_Caffaro_et_al_-_2011_-_Is_there_a_difference_between_narrowing_of_the_spinal_canal..._-_Spinal_Cord_%28Authors_version%29.pdf DOI:10.1038/sc.2011.35 van Middendorp, Joost, Goss, Benjamin G., Williams, Richard, & Schuetz, Michael (2011) Is there a difference between narrowing of the spinal canal and neurological deficits comparing Denis and Magerl classifications? Spinal Cord. |
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Copyright 2011 Nature Publishing Group |
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Centre for Health Research; Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Engineering Systems |
Palavras-Chave | #110314 Orthopaedics #110904 Neurology and Neuromuscular Diseases #Spinal canal #Neurology #Denis and Magerl classifications |
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