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Surgical Decision Making For Unstable Thoracolumbar Spine Injuries: Results Of A Consensus Panel Review By The Spine Trauma Study Group, Alexander R. Vaccaro, Moe R. Lim, R. John Hurlbert, Ronald A. Lehman, James Harrop, D. Charles Fisher, Marcel Dvorak, D. Greg Anderson, Steven C. Zeiller, Joon Y. Lee, Michael G. Fehlings, F. C. Oner, Spine Trauma Study Group
Surgical Decision Making For Unstable Thoracolumbar Spine Injuries: Results Of A Consensus Panel Review By The Spine Trauma Study Group, Alexander R. Vaccaro, Moe R. Lim, R. John Hurlbert, Ronald A. Lehman, James Harrop, D. Charles Fisher, Marcel Dvorak, D. Greg Anderson, Steven C. Zeiller, Joon Y. Lee, Michael G. Fehlings, F. C. Oner, Spine Trauma Study Group
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers
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 characteristics of thoracolumbar injuries that influence their surgical decision making. In the absence of good scientific data, expert consensus opinions may provide surgeons with a practical framework to guide therapy and to conduct future research.
Methods: A …