J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1988 Dec;17(6):1421-1432.

Postural Reduction for the Compression Fracture of the Thoracolumbar Spines

• Kim YS
• Kim KW
• Park HC
• Chung SS
• Lee KC

Abstract

Postural reduction was performed in 20 cases of the closed thoracolumbar compression fracture using a soft pillow from January 1982 to June 1985. The results were summarized as following: 1) The compression fracture or mild burst fracture of the thoracolumbar spines can be restored by the postural reduction in hyperextension position using a soft pillow under the back of thoracolumbar junction. 2) The postural reduction resulted in not only expansion of a compressed vertebral body but also successful fusion. 3) It was most satisfactory when the postural reduction was performed as early as possible, at least within 1 week after injury. 4) The postural reduction is considered a simple and convenient treatment of the thoracolumbar compression fracture.

Keyword

Postural reduction; Soft pillow; Hyperextension position; Compression height ratio; Wedge angle; Kyphosis angle

MeSH Terms

Fractures, Compression*
Spine*