Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures Treated with the USS Fracture System: A Retrospective Analysis
Mohammed Aldeghaither1*, Tomas St-Onge2, Salim Al Rawahi1, Andrew Kusek1, Khalifa Alhojailan1, Paul Kooner1, Federico Cardahi1 and Ahmed Aoude2
1Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
2Université de Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
*Corresponding Author: Mohammed Aldeghaither, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Received:
December 04, 2025; Published: December 29, 2025
Abstract
Introduction: Thoracolumbar spine fractures are common, often requiring surgical intervention for deformity correction and early mobilization. The USS Fracture System, is widely used for instrumentation and stabilization of these fractures. However, there is a paucity of literature comparing its efficacy to other fixation systems.
Aim: This study evaluates clinical and radiological outcomes of patients treated with the USS Fracture System for thoracolumbar fractures.
Methods: A retrospective review of 30 patients who underwent posterior spinal instrumented fusion with the USS Fracture System was conducted. Pre- and postoperative radiographic outcomes, complications, and reoperations were analyzed.
Results: Significant postoperative improvement in kyphotic angle was observed (P = 0.0006), with 100% radiographic fusion. Complications included inadequate pain control (23%) and device failure (6%), though no revision surgeries were required.
Conclusion: The USS Fracture System effectively improves kyphotic angle and fracture stability in thoracolumbar fractures, with favorable clinical outcomes and minimal reoperations.
Keywords: Spine Fractures; USS Fracture System
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