Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma

Orthop Clin North Am. 2021 Oct;52(4):481-489. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2021.05.014. Epub 2021 Jul 29.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / anatomy & histology
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / injuries*
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery
  • Osteoporotic Fractures / diagnosis
  • Osteoporotic Fractures / therapy
  • Spinal Fractures / classification
  • Spinal Fractures / complications
  • Spinal Fractures / diagnosis
  • Spinal Fractures / therapy
  • Spinal Injuries* / classification
  • Spinal Injuries* / complications
  • Spinal Injuries* / diagnosis
  • Spinal Injuries* / therapy
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / anatomy & histology
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / injuries*
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / surgery
  • Trauma Severity Indices
  • Trauma, Nervous System* / diagnosis
  • Trauma, Nervous System* / etiology
  • Trauma, Nervous System* / therapy