title: Thoracolumbar spine injuries.
abstract: This article reviews some of the anatomic and mechanical aspects of thoracolumbar injuries as they relate to classification systems and stability. In addition, an overview of the initial management including surgical and conservative treatment options is provided.
authors.affiliation: SUNY Health Science Ctr, University Hospital, Syracuse 13210, USA.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Criscitiello
authors.forename: B E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Fredrickson
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery