Degenerative changes after treating spine fractures at the chest-lower back area
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how the spine changes over time after different treatments (surgery or no surgery) for a specific type of fracture in the lower back area. The information will help doctors understand which treatment might lead to better long-term outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You have a recent or ongoing fracture of the spine at the chest-lower back junction (thoracolumbar area).
- The fracture is a stable compression type (A2, A3, or A4) and does not involve spinal cord or nerve root compression.
- If you have had surgery, it was done without disrupting the back supporting column (and no direct decompression of the spine).
- If you are in the control group, you must have had two CT scans of your lower back at least one year apart for reasons unrelated to a back injury.
- You do not have severe osteoporosis, other bone or joint diseases like arthritis, or a history of spine surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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