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A review of thoracolumbar spine fracture classifications
Joint Authors
Dennis, Hey Hwee Weng
Tak, Hee Hwan
Source
Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma
Issue
Vol. 1, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2011-12-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The management of traumatic thoracolumbar spine fractures has been controversial.
Most columnar models explain stability based on the sagital profile of the spine.
In Denis’ classification, the middle column provides the greatest mechanical stability and bears the greatest axial load of the spine.
The load sharing classification scores the extent of damage to the vertebral body, the displacement of fragments at the fracture site, and the amount of corrected kyphosis.
Recently, TLICS was devised based upon the currently recognized three most important injury characteristics: (1) radiographic morphology of injury, (2) integrity of the posterior ligamentous complex, and (3) neurological status of the patient.
Subsequently, a composite score (TLISS) can be calculated and patients are stratified into surgical and non-surgical treatment.
The emphasis placed on the posterior ligamentous complex as a determinant of spinal stability, encourages magnetic resonance imaging to be the inve
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dennis, Hey Hwee Weng& Tak, Hee Hwan. 2011. A review of thoracolumbar spine fracture classifications. Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma،Vol. 1, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dennis, Hey Hwee Weng& Tak, Hee Hwan. A review of thoracolumbar spine fracture classifications. Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma Vol. 1 (2011), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-686041
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dennis, Hey Hwee Weng& Tak, Hee Hwan. A review of thoracolumbar spine fracture classifications. Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma. 2011. Vol. 1, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-686041
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 4-5
Record ID
BIM-686041