title: The placement and treatment of thoracolumbar spine fractures. An algorithmic approach.
abstract: Advances in imaging techniques and surgical instrumentation systems have made the selection of appropriate treatment for thoracolumbar fractures difficult. A review of the literature and personal cases have led to the development of a series of algorithms for patient care. Fracture patterns with recommended therapeutic approaches are presented and discussed.
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*