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Indian Journal of Neurosurgery 2015; 04(02): 056-062
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1558835
Review Article
Neurological Surgeons' Society of India

Management of Thoracolumbar Fractures

Sanjay Meena
1   Department of Orthopaedics, SGT Medical College, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
,
Pankaj Sharma
2   Department of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
,
Buddhadev Chowdhury
2   Department of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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06 April 2015

25 May 2015

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28 July 2015 (online)

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Abstract

Thoracolumbar region is the most commonly affected region of spine in trauma, but still no consensus exists on various aspects of its management. The management of thoracolumbar fractures has evolved considerably with time, but there are certain areas where there is still no consensus. Only few level I evidence are available to make any recommendation. This article reviews the current literature on evaluation, treatment, timing of surgery, choice of approach, and length of fusion.

Keywords

thoracolumbar fracture - spinal fractures - pedicle screws - spine fractures
 

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