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Incidences of different mechanism/place of injuries for the spinal fractures treated conservatively or by different surgical methods
| Mechanism of injury | Conservative (%) | Open surgery (%) | MIS (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road traffic accident | 12 (40) | 10 (44) | 11 (44) |
| Sporting injury | 8 (27) | 5 (22) | 6 (24) |
| Industrial injury | 4 (13) | 4 (17) | 4 (16) |
| Domestic injury | 6 (20) | 4 (17) | 4 (16) |
