Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma
Patel A, Brown Z, Whang P, Vaccaro A. Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma. Operative Techniques In Orthopaedics 2007, 17: 190-198. DOI: 10.1053/j.oto.2007.03.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBurst fracturesAnterior decompressionNeurologic deficitsUnstable thoracolumbar burst fracturesIncomplete neurologic deficitOperative treatment protocolAppropriate surgical strategyThoracolumbar spine traumaThoracolumbar burst fracturesPosterior ligamentous complexAssociated neurologic deficitPedicle screw instrumentationMorphology of injuriesNeurologic statusPosterior decompressionSpine traumaSurgical strategyDirect decompressionLumbar fracturesCanal occlusionInterbody fusionPosterior instrumentationTreatment protocolRelative sparingLigamentous complex