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. 2011 Oct 25;19:63. doi: 10.1186/1757-7241-19-63

Figure 7.

Figure 7

Less-invasive two-cavity approach for anterior corpectomy, spinal canal decompression, and anterior spinal fusion of the unstable thoracic and lumbar spine fractures. The T6 injury was managed through a small posterolateral thoracotomy (1), while the L1 fracture was addressed through a retroperitoneal approach along the 11th rib (2). The less-invasive procedure was tolerated well by the patient, and allowed for early mobilization without restrictions.