The surgical management of thoracolumbar injuries.

Authors

• Kern Singh
• Alexander R Vaccaro
• Matthew D Eichenbaum
• Laurence N Fitzhenry

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2004

Abstract

This review addresses the epidemiology, clinical examination, and radiographic evaluation and fracture classification of thoracolumbar injuries. The factors that indicate surgical intervention and the surgical management of specific injuries such as compression fractures, burst fractures, flexion-distraction, and fracture-dislocation injuries are described, as well as their potential complications. In addition, postoperative management is covered, including deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis.

Volume

27

Issue

2

First Page

95

Last Page

101

ISSN

1079-0268

Published In/Presented At

Singh, K., Vaccaro, A. R., Eichenbaum, M. D., & Fitzhenry, L. N. (2004). The surgical management of thoracolumbar injuries. The journal of spinal cord medicine, 27(2), 95–101. https://doi.org/10.1080/10790268.2004.11753737

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

15162877

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article