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

Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma

William Hunter Waddell  1 , Rishabh Gupta  1 , Byron Fitzgerald Stephens 2nd  2
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Review

Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma

William Hunter Waddell et al. Orthop Clin North Am. 2021 Oct.

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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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure Dr B.F. Stephens is a consultant for Dupuy Synthes Spine and Stryker Spine. All other authors have no disclosures.

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