Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Classification of Thoracolumbar Injuries

The spinal thoracolumbar junction is uniquely predisposed to injury caused by forces transmitted through the region and the anatomy of transition from the thoracic to lumbar regions. Management of thoracolumbar injuries requires an understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of this region. Classi...

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Published in:Seminars in spine surgery 2010-03, Vol.22 (1), p.2-7
Main Authors: Smith, Harvey E., MD, Anderson, D. Greg, MD, Vaccaro, Alexander R., MD, PhD, Albert, Todd J., MD, Hilibrand, Alan S., MD, Harrop, James S., MD, Ratliff, John K., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
classification
Orthopedics
spine
thoracolumbar
trauma
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Summary:The spinal thoracolumbar junction is uniquely predisposed to injury caused by forces transmitted through the region and the anatomy of transition from the thoracic to lumbar regions. Management of thoracolumbar injuries requires an understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of this region. Classification systems need to be reproducible and should assist with treatment decisions.
ISSN:1040-7383
1558-4496
DOI:10.1053/j.semss.2009.10.001