The Influence of the Ribs on the Gravity of Burst Thoracic Spine Fractures

The purpose of this study is to analyse the anatomic influence of the ribs related to the incidence and severity of burst spine fractures.

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Key information

Conditions

Burst Thoracic Spine Fractures Back Injuries Bone Diseases Fractures, Bone Kyphosis Musculoskeletal Diseases Spinal Curvatures Spinal Diseases Spinal Fractures Spinal Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

17 year–79 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Rodrigo Tisot

Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, 99010-121, Brazil

About this study

To analyse the anatomic influence of the ribs related to the incidence and severity of burst spine fractures, with the measurements of kyphosis, vertebral collapse and vertebral canal narrowing

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

burst fractures in thoracic spine

Exclusion criteria

fractures that were not burst fractures in thoracic spine

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

residual kyphosis

Time frame: 3 years

measurement of residual kyphosis by x-ray

Secondary outcomes

vertebral canal narrowing

Time frame: 3 years

vertebral canal narrowing in CT

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidade de Passo Fundo

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Mar 6, 2012
Registry last updated: Mar 6, 2012

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