Thoracolumbar spine trauma: a guide for the FRCS examination.
review · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 36460810.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s00590-022-03430-9 and PMC identifier 10368559.
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Abstract
Thoracolumbar spine injuries are commonly seen in trauma settings and have a high risk of causing serious morbidity. There can be controversy when it comes to classifying thoracolumbar injuries within the spinal community, but there remains a need to classify, evaluate and manage thoracolumbar fractures. This article aims to provide a guide on classification of thoracolumbar spine injuries using the AO Spine Thoracolumbar Injury Classification System (AO TLICS).
Medical subject headings
- Spinal Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Spinal Fractures
Anatomy
- thoracic spine
- lumbar spine