Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma: II. Principles of Management.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-1995
Abstract
The care of patients with thoracolumbar spine trauma with or without neurologic deficits has evolved dramatically over the past 20 years with the emergence of tertiary-care spinal injury centers and the development of more effective spinal instrumentation and anesthesia techniques. Despite these advances, the majority of patients with thoracolumbar injuries are still treated nonoperatively with cast or brace immobilization and early ambulation. More aggressive treatment is guided by the use of classification systems that detail the mechanism of injury, the degree of compromise of spinal structures, and the potential for late mechanical instability or neural injury. The goal of treatment remains attainment of spinal stability with protection or improvement of the patient's neurologic status, allowing rapid and maximal functional recovery.
Volume
3
Issue
6
First Page
353
Last Page
360
ISSN
1940-5480
Published In/Presented At
Spivak, J. M., Vaccaro, A. R., & Cotler, J. M. (1995). Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma: II. Principles of Management. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 3(6), 353–360. https://doi.org/10.5435/00124635-199511000-00006
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
10790674
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article