title: An algorithm for the treatment of unstable thoracolumbar fractures.
abstract: This article describes a fracture classification used at the University of Texas Medical Branch that takes into account the fracture mechanics and attempts to match the requirements of the fracture to the strong points of a particular spinal implant. The present algorithm for the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures is presented, and its efficacy is demonstrated by comparing it with an evolutionary group of spinal fractures cases
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001864:Bone Wires; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008722:Methods; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology