Evaluation of the thoracolumbar injury classification system in thoracic and lumbar spinal trauma.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Objective: Evaluate the relationship among the neurologic status, the Thoracolumbar Injury Classification System (TLICS) score, and the Magerl/AO classification system.

Summary Of The Background Data: A wide range of classification schemes for thoracic and lumbar spine trauma have been described, but none has achieved widespread acceptance.