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Summary of Key Points Primary spinal tumors in the thoracic and lumbar region are uncommon, but they represent tumors that may have the potential for a cure. Metastatic tumors in this region, however, represent an advanced stage of primary cancer.…
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…