Selective facet joint and interlaminar fusion using unilateral biportal endoscopy for thoracolumbar compression fractures: a comparative study

Abstract To compare the clinical outcomes and radiological findings of selective facet joints and interlaminar fusion using UBE technique with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (observation group, OG) versus open reduction fusion fixation (control group, CG) in patients with thoracolumbar compress...

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Main Authors: Bo Zheng, Peng Li, Xiu-Li Zhang, Hao Zhou, Ze-Bi He
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-13326-3
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author Bo Zheng
Peng Li
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Hao Zhou
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description Abstract To compare the clinical outcomes and radiological findings of selective facet joints and interlaminar fusion using UBE technique with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (observation group, OG) versus open reduction fusion fixation (control group, CG) in patients with thoracolumbar compression fractures. 110 patients were included, including 56 in the OG and 54 in the CG. The clinical results were evaluated by visual analogue scale score (VAS) and the oswestry disability index score(ODI). Radiographic findings were evaluated by the sagittal cobb angle(CA), the anterior vertebral height(AVH) and the sagittal index(SI). The amount of blood loss and hospitalization days in the OG were significantly lower than those in the CG( p < 0.05). The VAS, ODI, CA, AVH, and SI scores significantly improved after operation in both groups (p < 0.05). Compared with the CG at 1 day and 1 week after operation, OG patients’ VAS score significantly improved ( p < 0.05). 1 week after operation, CA in OG was significantly higher than that in CG( p < 0.05). Selective facet joints and interlaminar fusion using UBE technique combined with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation versus open reduction fusion fixation have achieved good clinical and radiographic results for the treatment of compression thoracolumbar fractures, including improved pain and disability, corrected kyphotic deformity, restored vertebral height, and minimal complications. Additionally, with UBE technology, there is less blood loss, more early back pain relief, and shorter hospital stay.
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spelling doaj-art-984d0c82bf934944b1bf17672f4768802025-08-20T03:04:25ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-07-0115111410.1038/s41598-025-13326-3Selective facet joint and interlaminar fusion using unilateral biportal endoscopy for thoracolumbar compression fractures: a comparative studyBo Zheng0Peng Li1Xiu-Li Zhang2Hao Zhou3Ze-Bi He4Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chengdu Qingbaijiang District People’s HospitalDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chengdu Qingbaijiang District People’s HospitalDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chengdu Qingbaijiang District People’s HospitalDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chengdu Qingbaijiang District People’s HospitalDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chengdu Qingbaijiang District People’s HospitalAbstract To compare the clinical outcomes and radiological findings of selective facet joints and interlaminar fusion using UBE technique with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (observation group, OG) versus open reduction fusion fixation (control group, CG) in patients with thoracolumbar compression fractures. 110 patients were included, including 56 in the OG and 54 in the CG. The clinical results were evaluated by visual analogue scale score (VAS) and the oswestry disability index score(ODI). Radiographic findings were evaluated by the sagittal cobb angle(CA), the anterior vertebral height(AVH) and the sagittal index(SI). The amount of blood loss and hospitalization days in the OG were significantly lower than those in the CG( p < 0.05). The VAS, ODI, CA, AVH, and SI scores significantly improved after operation in both groups (p < 0.05). Compared with the CG at 1 day and 1 week after operation, OG patients’ VAS score significantly improved ( p < 0.05). 1 week after operation, CA in OG was significantly higher than that in CG( p < 0.05). Selective facet joints and interlaminar fusion using UBE technique combined with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation versus open reduction fusion fixation have achieved good clinical and radiographic results for the treatment of compression thoracolumbar fractures, including improved pain and disability, corrected kyphotic deformity, restored vertebral height, and minimal complications. Additionally, with UBE technology, there is less blood loss, more early back pain relief, and shorter hospital stay.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-13326-3UBESpinal traumaThoracolumbar compression fractures
spellingShingle Bo Zheng
Peng Li
Xiu-Li Zhang
Hao Zhou
Ze-Bi He
Selective facet joint and interlaminar fusion using unilateral biportal endoscopy for thoracolumbar compression fractures: a comparative study
Scientific Reports
UBE
Spinal trauma
Thoracolumbar compression fractures
title Selective facet joint and interlaminar fusion using unilateral biportal endoscopy for thoracolumbar compression fractures: a comparative study
title_full Selective facet joint and interlaminar fusion using unilateral biportal endoscopy for thoracolumbar compression fractures: a comparative study
title_fullStr Selective facet joint and interlaminar fusion using unilateral biportal endoscopy for thoracolumbar compression fractures: a comparative study
title_full_unstemmed Selective facet joint and interlaminar fusion using unilateral biportal endoscopy for thoracolumbar compression fractures: a comparative study
title_short Selective facet joint and interlaminar fusion using unilateral biportal endoscopy for thoracolumbar compression fractures: a comparative study
title_sort selective facet joint and interlaminar fusion using unilateral biportal endoscopy for thoracolumbar compression fractures a comparative study
topic UBE
Spinal trauma
Thoracolumbar compression fractures
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-13326-3
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