Journal of Spine

Thoracolumbar Fractures: A Review of Classifications and Surgical Methods

Abstract

Cengiz Gomleksiz, Emrah Egemen, Salim Senturk, Onur Yaman, Ahmet Levent Aydın, Tunc Oktenoglu, Mehdi Sasani, Tuncer Suzer and Ali Fahir Ozer

Thoracolumbar fractures are an important topic in spinal surgery. In this article, the instability of the thoracolumbar fracture classifications and surgical treatments are discussed, with a particular focus on treatment concepts that are based on the modern classification systems.