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.
Keywords:
Computed tomography; Posterior ligamentous complex; Thoracolumbar spine trauma.
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MeSH terms
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Humans
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Lumbar Vertebrae / anatomy & histology
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Lumbar Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
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Lumbar Vertebrae / injuries*
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Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery
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Osteoporotic Fractures / diagnosis
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Osteoporotic Fractures / therapy
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Spinal Fractures / classification
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Spinal Fractures / complications
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Spinal Fractures / diagnosis
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Spinal Fractures / therapy
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Spinal Injuries* / classification
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Spinal Injuries* / complications
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Spinal Injuries* / diagnosis
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Spinal Injuries* / therapy
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Thoracic Vertebrae / anatomy & histology
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Thoracic Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
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Thoracic Vertebrae / injuries*
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Thoracic Vertebrae / surgery
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Trauma Severity Indices
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Trauma, Nervous System* / diagnosis
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Trauma, Nervous System* / etiology
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Trauma, Nervous System* / therapy