A review of the TLICS system: a novel, user-friendly thoracolumbar trauma classification system.
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.
Rihn
Jeffrey A
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The Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Anderson
David T
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Harris
Eric
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Lawrence
James
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Jonsson
Hakan
H
Wilsey
Jared
J
Hurlbert
R John
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Vaccaro
Alexander R
AR