According to some authors, traumatic injuries of the thoracolumbar region account for 2/3 3/4 all vertebral fractures. The development, introduction into clinical practice and improvement methods treating in this area are associated with attempts classify different categories according most common, author's opinion, signs. evolution classifications spine general its particular is largely due de...

Abstract Background Few studies describe thoracolumbar disc herniation (TLDH) as an isolated category, it is frequently classified the lower thoracic spine or upper lumbar spine. Thus, less known about morphology and aetiology of TLDH compared to (LDH). The aim study investigate sagittal alignment in analyze profile with radiographic parameters. Methods Data from 70 patients diagnosed were retr...

INTRODUCTION Early detection of spine fractures in children is difficult because the clinical examination does not always raise worrisome symptoms and the vertebrae are still cartilaginous, and consequently incompletely visualized on routine X-rays. Therefore, diagnosis is often delayed or missed. HYPOTHESIS The search for a "breath arrest" sensation at the moment of the trauma improves early...

OBJECTIVE To determine the effectiveness of posterior spinal fixation in maintaining the stability of spine and to determine mortality in 6 months after posterior spinal fixation. STUDY DESIGN Quasi experimental study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY Department of Orthopaedics, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi and Department of Orthopaedics, Postgraduate Medical Institute, Hayatabad ...

OBJECTIVES The optimal surgical approach and treatment of unstable thoracolumbar spine injuries are poorly defined owing to a lack of widely accepted level I clinical literature. This lack of evidence-based standards has led to varied practice patterns based on individual surgeon preferences. The purpose of this study was to survey the leaders in the field of spine trauma to define the major ch...

The authors present the advantages and disadvantages of the Denis and AO classifications based on a review of classical and recent literature concerning the evolution of classification of thoracolumbar spine conditions. The newest classification of fractures proposed by Vaccaro (TLICS - Thoracolumbar Injury Classification Severity Score) is discussed in detail. Special attention is given to ins...

Study Design Prospective clinical study. Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of interlaminar fusion and short segment pedicle screw fixation on thoracolumbar vertebral injuries for preventing pain and post-traumatic kyphosis. Overview of Literature The treatment of thoracolumbar injuries continues to be one of the most controversial areas in spine care. The main aim...

REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY Back pain is well recognised as a cause of poor performance in horses, but the role of lesions of the thoracolumbar synovial intervertebral articulations (facet joints) has not been well documented. OBJECTIVES To describe the clinical features, radiographic appearance and location of facet joint lesions and determine if there was any breed, gender, age, bodyweight...

A previously healthy 46-year-old male presented to the emergency department with the sole complaint of lower back pain after being struck by a car while walking. Physical examination revealed the patient to be hemodynamicaly stable and in moderate distress secondary to back pain. Maintaining spinal precautions, the patient was log-rolled and found to have midline lumbar spine tenderness with a ...