The pedicle instrumentation and percutaneous elevation (Pi.Pe): a new cementless surgical technique in type A post-traumatic vertebral fractures

[摘要] PurposeTo investigate if bone substitutes are strictly necessary to restore the vertebral body height and improve the clinical outcome, in patients with thoracolumbar or lumbar AO type A post-traumatic vertebral fractures, managed with balloon kyphoplasty combined with posterior screw and rod system.

[学科分类] 骨科学

[关键词] Percutaneous pedicle screw;Vertebral fracture;Cementless kyphoplasty;P.I.P.E. technique;Bone substitutes