Abstract:Objective To investigate the clinical effects of transpedicle reduction by internal fixation with posterior pedicle screw and bone graft for old thoracolumbar vertebral fractures. Methods Twenty-eight patients were chosen from Jan. 2013 to Jun. 2014, who had old-fractures of thoracolumbar vertebrae (3-5 weeks after trauma). All the patients underwent posterior pedicle screw fixation with transpedicular reduction and bone grafting. Vertebral height compression, vertebral Cobb angle, ODI score and vertebra canal compression ratio were reviewed and compared before operation, 1 week and 3 months after operation. Results The 28 patients were followed up for 6 -18 (10.6 ± 4.8) months. Radiographic evaluation revealed reduction rate of the injured vertebral height was 93%. Vertebral height compression, vertebral Cobb angle, ODI score and vertebra canal compression ratio were improved. The above data before operation were statistically different from those 1 week and 3 months after operation (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences between the data 1 week after operation and those 3 months after operation (P > 0.05), except for ODI. There was no complication such as implant loose, breakage or neurological injury. Conclusions Posterior internal fixation with transpedicle reduction and bone graft for old fractures of thoracolumbar vertebrae can achieve satisfied results in increasing anterior column support and reducing the loss of vertebral height.