J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1980 Mar;15(1):30-36. 10.4055/jkoa.1980.15.1.30.

Harrington Instrumentation

• Sohn SK
• Park SR
• Namgoong S

• KMID: 2450556
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1980.15.1.30

Abstract

Harrington Instrumentation is very effective method for treating the unstable thoraco-lumbar spine fracture and fracture-dislocations. Authors performed Harrington Instrumentations in 8 cases of unstable thoraco-lumbar spine fracture and fracture-dlslocations. The results obtained were as follows; 1. Spinal fracture and fracture-dislocations are most common in thoraco-lumbar junction. 2. Laminectomy increases the instability of the spine. 3. Pain was more common in the patient who has severe deformity of the spine. 4. Neurological recovery; a) In case of complete paralysis... returns of useless motor power in 2 of 6 cases. b) In case of incomplete paralysis... complete returns in all 2 patients. 5. Harrington Instrumentation is very effective for restoring the spine stability in unstable fracture and fracture-dislocations. 6. Early mobilization was possible and hospitalization period was shortened by Harrington Instrumentation.

MeSH Terms

Congenital Abnormalities
Early Ambulation
Hospitalization
Humans
Laminectomy
Methods
Paralysis
Spinal Fractures
Spine