Advantages of Short-Segment Fusion in the Surgical Management of Thoracolumbar Traumatic Fractures: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.

Introduction: Spine trauma is a common pathology that frequently requires neurosurgical intervention. Few studies have examined short-segment, 360-degree stabilization of traumatic thoracolumbar fractures.

Methods: A retrospective review was completed of adult and pediatric patients who underwent surgical correction for thoracolumbar fractures between December 2011 and December 2021.