The Need for Multidisciplinary Management of Patients with Upper Thoracic Spine Fractures Caused by High-Velocity Impact: A Review of 32 Surgically Stabilised Cases

Purpose. To analyse the characteristics of patients who underwent surgery for fractures of the upper thoracic spine (T1–T6) in our institution. The thoracic spine is supported by the rib cage and associated ligaments; therefore, displacement and fracture of the upper thoracic spine in healthy young...

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Main Authors: JF Quinlan, JA Harty, JM O'Byrne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2005-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900501300106