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The transition from the kyphotic, rigid thoracic spine to the mobile, lordotic lumbar spine creates a biomechanically favorable location for burst fractures. Thoracolumbar burst fractures are a common injury, and there exists a broad range of classifications and treatment algorithms…
Chapter Preview Chapter Synopsis An expert understanding of cervical anatomy is critical to a spine surgeon operating in this region. An understanding of this anatomy is essential for surgical technique and diagnosis of pathologic processes. This chapter is a review…