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ArticleFrontiers in neurology2025

Risk factors of neurologic deficit after thoracolumbar burst fracture.

Yuxi Liu, Shilin Zhang, Daxiong Feng, Jing Luo, Hong Zhang, Likun Wang

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  1. Development and validation of machine learning models for predicting the risk of refracture after percutaneous kyphoplasty in OVCF patients.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 · 2026
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Yuxi LiuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Santai People's Hospital, Mianyang, China.
Shilin ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedics, The Sixth People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, China.
Daxiong FengDepartment of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China.
Jing LuoDepartment of Rehabilitation, The Third Hospital of Mianyang, Sichuan Mental Health Center, Mianyang, China.
Hong ZhangDepartment of Rehabilitation, The Third Hospital of Mianyang, Sichuan Mental Health Center, Mianyang, China.
Likun WangDepartment of Rehabilitation, The Third Hospital of Mianyang, Sichuan Mental Health Center, Mianyang, China.

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Abstract

Introduction: Traumatic fractures of the vertebral bodies in the thoracolumbar region are the most common type of spinal fractures. Some studies suggest that neurological deficits associated with these fractures may be linked to spinal canal compromise, kyphosis angle, and other factors. However, this relationship remains controversial. The present study aimed to identify the risk factors for neurologic deficits following thoracolumbar burst fractures (TBF). Methods: This study included 322 patients with TBF, comprising 115 patients with lamina fractures (LF) and 207 patients without lamina fractures (NLF). Neurological deficits were classified according to the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) classification, with 75 patients exhibiting neurological deficits and 247 patients without deficits. Clinical data, ASIA classification, and imaging findings were analyzed and compared between the two groups. Risk factors were assessed using logistic regression. Results: Compared with the NLF group, the LF group had higher ASIA classification scores ( Conclusion: Laminar fractures, car accidents, and falls were identified as independent risk factors for neurological deficits following TBF. Additionally, laminar fractures and falls demonstrated a high risk association value. These findings provide valuable insights for optimizing rehabilitation strategies and guiding surgical decision-making.

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