Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma: I. Evaluation and Classification.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-1995
Abstract
A timely and thorough evaluation of thoracolumbar injuries and rational treatment based on a complete understanding of the mechanism of bone, soft-tissue, and nerve injury is essential for maximizing the patient's neurologic and functional recovery and minimizing associated complications, the time to recovery, and the problems of long-term pain and deformity. The initial evaluation includes both clinical and radiologic assessment. Clinical evaluation includes the general trauma examination as well as a detailed spinal and neurologic examination to determine the level (or levels) of spinal injury. Radiologic evaluation includes both plain radiography and the appropriate use of advanced imaging modalities. A review of the evolution of thoracolumbar injury classifications is presented.
Volume
3
Issue
6
First Page
345
Last Page
352
ISSN
1940-5480
Published In/Presented At
Spivak, J. M., Vaccaro, A. R., & Cotler, J. M. (1995). Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma: I. Evaluation and Classification. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 3(6), 345–352. https://doi.org/10.5435/00124635-199511000-00005
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
10790673
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article