Abstract
Burst fractures of the L5 vertebral body are uncommon. Treatment options described include prolonged immobilization and surgical stabilization, most commonly with an instrumented fusion from L4 to the sacrum. We describe the use of a minimally incisional technique to provide temporary internal fixation in a patient with an L5 burst fracture who was not a candidate for prolonged immobilization. This technique resulted in an excellent outcome without the requirement for a fusion. Minimally incisional fixation procedures are a treatment option for select patients with L5 burst fractures.
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