Revision surgery for posterior stabilized thoracolumbar fracture using mini‐open anterior approach and expandable cage

Objective:  To evaluate the surgical techniques and outcomes of revision surgery for compromised posterior stabilization or insufficient neurological decompression using anterior mini‐open approach and expandable cage.

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