title: Flexion distraction injuries of the thoracolumbar spine: a review.
abstract: Flexion-distraction injuries of the thoracolumbar spine and the "seat belt syndrome" are reviewed. The incidence, pathogenesis, classification, diagnosis, and treatment of these injuries are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Triantafyllou
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Gertzbein
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000009:adverse effects; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000503:physiopathology; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014056:Tomography, X-Ray