Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma.

Waddell, William Hunter; Gupta, Rishabh; Stephens, Byron Fitzgerald · Orthop Clin North Am · 2021

review · Level V

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Abstract

Thoracolumbar spine trauma can result in potentially life-threatening consequences and requires careful management to ensure good outcomes. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the anatomy, diagnostic tools, non-operative, and operative treatments important when addressing thoracolumbar trauma.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy