UNLABELLED: The most common fractures in the spine take place in the thoracolumbar region. Currently there is no consensus regarding optimum treatment. OBJECTIVE: Analyze the current medical literature available regarding treatment of compression fractures of the thoracolumbar spine. METHODS: Research of current literature in medical databases. RESULTS: Regarding current available literature, we found no consensus in the treatment of compression fractures in the thoracolumbar spine. CONCLUSIONS: Burst fractures of the thoracolumbar junction is a very common condition, treatment of each patient must be individualized. Conservative treatment is recommended for stable fractures without neurological compromise and less than 35° of kyphosis.
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