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Thoracolumbar (TL) junction fractures are common, often resulting from high-energy trauma or osteoporosis, and may lead to neurological deficits, deformities, or chronic pain. Treatment decisions for neurologically intact patients remain controversial, with nonsurgical management often favored. The AO classification system has been used to characterize thoracolumbar fractures using fracture morphology and clinical factors affecting clinical decision-making for fracture management. This study aims to assess the radiographic outcomes of utilizing a thoracolumbosacral orthosis (TLSO) brace in neurologically intact patients with TL fractures based on the AO classification system.
Ghadiyaram et al. (Wed,) studied this question.