Thoraco-lumbar fractures with blunt traumatic aortic injury in adult patients: correlations and management

[摘要] PurposeTraumatic thoraco-lumbar spine fracture spine with a concomitant blunt aortic injury is uncommon but potentially a fatal association. Our aim was to clarify: morphology of spinal fractures related to vascular damages and vice versa, diagnostic procedures and decision-making process for the best treatment options for spine and vessels.

[学科分类] 骨科学

[关键词] Blunt trauma;Thoraco-lumbar fracture;Aortic injury;Vascular surgery;Spine stabilization