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 PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 8 Domestic GSS fixation for thoracolumbar fractures and 18 cases of [Abstract] Objective: To evaluate the GSS pedicle screw reduction and internal fixation for thoracolumbar fractures. Methods: GSS pedicle screw fixation for the treatment of thoracolumbar vertebral fractures after the nerve function and reset the situation. Results: 18 cases were followed up for 11 to 24 months, an average of 16 months. Postoperative neurological function according to Frankel grade, A grade 5 cases remained unchanged, the remaining 13 cases had 1 ~ 2 increase. Preoperative vertebral height from the leading edge 47.9% to 95.1%, posterior edge of vertebral body height from 78.0% before surgery up to postoperative 98.5%, Cobb angle from the preoperative average of 22.3 ° restored to 5.8 after ° . Conclusion: GSS system has good reduction and fixation is the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures is one effective method. [Keywords:] thoracolumbar fractures; Universal Spine System; pedicle reduction and internal fixation Since 1983, Denis three-column theory, proposed by the spine since the posterior decompression reduction and internal fixation via pedicle screw system has been widely used. The past 20 years has introduced Dick, Steffee, CD, RF, AF, TSRH, GSS and other internal fixation devices [1]. In our hospital since November 2001 ~ April 2005 with GSS (general spine system) for the treatment of thoracolumbar spine fractures in 18 cases, results were satisfactory. A clinical data 1.1 General information on 18 cases, 15 males and 3 females; aged 18 to 56 years, with an average 31.2 ± 3.7 years. Fractures according to Denis classification: 11 cases of burst-type, compression type 4 cases, 3 cases of fracture-dislocation. Injury site: T12 3 Li, L1 9 Li, L2 2 Li, L3 1 Li, T12L1 fracture-dislocation in 3 cases. Injuries reasons: height of fall injuries in 12 cases, traffic accident in 4 cases, injured by two cases of pressure. Associated with other frac