title: A review of the TLICS system: a novel, user-friendly thoracolumbar trauma classification system.
abstract: The classification and treatment of thoracolumbar injuries remain controversial. The Spine Trauma Study Group (STSG) has developed a classification system that has prognostic significance and helps guide treatment decisions. It is based on three aspects: morphology of the injury, integrity of the posterior ligamentous complex, and neurological status of the patient. A severity score is used in conjunction with the classification system to help guide treatment decisions. This classification system has been shown to have good inter- and intra-observer reliability.
authors.affiliation: The Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Jeffrey A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Rihn
authors.forename: David T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lawrence
authors.forename: Hakan
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Jonsson
authors.forename: Jared
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wilsey
authors.forename: R John
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Hurlbert
authors.forename: Alexander R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Vaccaro