[Recapping laminoplasty for the treatment of severe burst fractures of thoracolumbar vertebra complicated with spinal stenosis].

Objective: To investigate operation skills, therapeutic effects and indications of racapping laminoplasty for the treatment of severe burst fractures of thoracolumbar vertebra complicated with spinal stenosis.

Methods: In the study, 41 patients with severe burst fractures of thoracolumbar vertebra complicated with spinal stenosis were treated with recapping laminoplasty. After the treatment, the size of vertebral canal, spinal stability, altitude recovery of vertebral body and rehabilitation of nerve function were observed.