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INSTABILITY OF THE SPINE FRACTURE

  • E. ALICI
  • H. BERK
  • A. KARAKAŞLI
  • S. GÖÇEN

J Turk Spinal Surg 1992;3(2):61-66

The detectiorı of instability in spinal fractures is determining factor in the treatment of these cases.

İn this report the acute instability resuited from the spinal fracture is discussed. We tried to define "instability" according to our clinical experience and literatüre. İn conclusion we defined "instability" as the position of a motion -segment under and function which disturbs the neurological structures.

Keywords: Spine fracture, İnstability.