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Spinal ve Periferik Sinir Cerrahisi Bülteni
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Spinal ve Periferik Sinir Cerrahisi Bülteni

Spinal ve Periferik Sinir Cerrahisi Bülteni

2019, Sayı 85, No, 1     (Sayfalar: 002-003)

EPIDEMIOLOGY OF THORACOLOMBER JUNCTION FRACTURES

Dr. Betül YAMAN ERDEM 1

1 Ankara Şehir Hastanesi, Nöroşirürji Kliniği, Ankara

Görüntüleme: 431
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İndirme : 210

Thoracolumbar junction fractures involve the T10-L2 region and is the most common area of the spine affected by trauma. Most are injuries resulting from high-energy and high-velocity trauma. It is one of the important causes of mortality and morbidity after blunt trauma. Its incidence is 6.9%. Permanent neurological deficits are seen in 27% of these fractures. The most common cause of injuries to the thoracolumbar spine is motor vehicle accidents. It can be seen with associated additional injuries. A good understanding of its epidemiology and associated causes guides the evaluation and management of these fractures.

Anahtar Kelimeler : Thoracolumbar junction fractures, Epidemiology, Trauma