[Effects of short-segment pedicle screw internal fixation surgery combined with hyperbaric oxygen treatment for acute spinal injury on the morphology and function of the spine]

What Researchers Did

Researchers investigated the effects of short-segment pedicle screw internal fixation, with or without hyperbaric oxygen treatment, on 96 patients with acute spinal fractures.

What They Found

Both groups showed significant improvement in the height ratio of the anterior margin of the injured spine and a significant reduction in Cobb angle at 1 week and 6 months post-surgery compared to pre-surgery (P0.05).

Canadian Relevance

This study has no direct Canadian connection.

Study Limitations

The study's generalizability may be limited by its specific patient population and the relatively short follow-up period of six months.