Short segment percutaneous pedicle screw fixation after direct spinal canal decompression in thoracolumbar burst fractures: An alternative option

Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation after spinal canal decompression via small laminectomy provides significant kyphotic correction and improved neurological outcome while offering decreased surgical morbidity. This may be applied as an effective primary surgery in select patients with TLBFs with neurologic symptoms.