Thoracolumbar burst fractures without neurologic deficit are the orthopedic equivalent of a loaded question. Operate or not? Brace or fix? Bed rest or get them moving?
This prospective multicenter study of 198 patients doesn’t try to reignite the age-old operative vs conservative debate — but instead asks a more pragmatic question: Who actually gets into trouble — and does it matter in the long run?
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