ReviewJournal of craniovertebral junction & spine2013
Thoracolumbar spine trauma: Evaluation and surgical decision-making.
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- Open Lumbar Spine Fracture-Dislocation in a Rural Setting Associated With a Fall From Height: A Case Report.Cureus · 2026Article
- Application of a YOLOv8-based model on lateral lumbar radiographs for screening of acute and chronic thoracolumbar fractures and osteoporosis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Evaluation of functional outcomes and return to work in thoracolumbar junction fractures (T11-L2) following posterior spinal fusion: A prospective observational study.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Observational
- Predictive value of the risk analysis index for 30-day mortality following surgical management of thoracolumbar vertebral body fractures.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Management of Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity Score (TLICS) 4 thoracolumbar fractures after natural disasters: Comparative outcomes of conservative and surgical treatments following the 2023 Türkiye earthquake.Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES · 2025Article
- Diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility of mTLICS versus TLICS and TL AOSIS in stratifying three-tier treatment for thoracolumbar injuries: focus on intermediate score range.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Trends and disparities in the surgical management of spinal fractures in Sweden during 2008-2023.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Global Prevalence of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Neurotrauma reports · 2025Review
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- Classification and Radiological Diagnosis of Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations.Neurospine · 2021Article
- Indications for Nonsurgical Treatment of Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations.Neurospine · 2021Article
- Instrumentation Removal following Minimally Invasive Posterior Percutaneous Pedicle Screw-Rod Stabilization (PercStab) of Thoracolumbar Fractures Is Not Always Required.Advances in orthopedics · 2020Article
- Clinical and radiological outcome of non-surgical management of thoracic and lumbar spinal fracture-dislocations - a historical analysis in the era of modern spinal surgery.The journal of spinal cord medicine · 2020Review
- A simplified treatment algorithm for treating thoracic and lumbar spine trauma.The journal of spinal cord medicine · 2019Review
- Clinical application and cases examples of a new treatment algorithm for treating thoracic and lumbar spine trauma.Spinal cord series and cases · 2018Article
- Thoracolumbar fractures without neurological impairment: A review of diagnosis and treatment.EFORT open reviews · 2016Review
- Evaluation of TLICS for thoracolumbar fractures.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2016Article
- Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Injury Severity Score System: A Literature Review of Its Safety.Global spine journal · 2016Review
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Abstract
introductionThoracolumbar spine trauma is the most common site of spinal cord injury, with clinical and epidemiological importance. MATERIALS AND
methodsWe performed a comprehensive literature review on the management and treatment of TLST.
resultsCurrently, computed tomography is frequently used as the primary diagnostic test in TLST, with magnetic resonance imaging used in addition to assess disc, ligamentous, and neurological injury. The Thoracolumbar Injury Classification System is a new injury severity score created to help the decision-making process between conservative versus surgical treatment. When decision for surgery is made, early procedures are feasible, safe, can improve outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs. Surgical treatment is individualized based on the injury characteristics and surgeon's experience, as there is no evidence-based for the superiority of one technique over the other.
conclusionsThe correct management of TLST involves multiple steps, such as a precise diagnosis, classification, and treatment. The TLICS can improve care and communication between spine surgeons, resulting in a more standardized treatment.
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