Introduction Vertebral column resection (VCR) is a challenging and lengthy procedure that is generally used as a last resort for the correction of severe rigid spinal deformities. Given VCR’s unique ability to translate the spinal column and provide truncal balance,…
Summary of Key Points Outcomes of cervical trauma can range from minor disability to total loss of function or life, and early management may have a major impact on clinical outcomes. Adherence to advanced trauma life support protocols, including proper…
Summary of Key Points Fractures of the thoracolumbar region are the most common injuries of the vertebral column, with the leading cause of significant thoracolumbar injury being high-energy and high-velocity trauma. Critical factors necessitating evaluation include: neurological status, stability of…