Fig. 1

Preoperative, postoperative, and follow-up radiographs of the patient who had thoracolumbar burst fractures with greenstick lamina fractures managed by the open book laminectomy approach (case 3). a–e X-ray, CT, and MRI before the posterior pedicle screw fixation. f–h X-ray and CT at 3 days after operation. i, j MRI at 3 months after operation. k, l CT at 6 months follow-up