Esat KITER, Adem ÇATAK, Emin ALICI
Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery - 2026;37(EK-1):6-11
Traumatic thoracolumbar (TL) spine fractures are serious injuries that contribute substantially to morbidity and mortality. They remain relevant, particularly because the number of traffic accidents is increasing as motor vehicle use grows. Historically, we have observed that these injuries have been the subject of numerous scientific articles since the mid-1930s. Advances in technology undoubtedly affect many dynamics in the field of health. Therefore, the classification and treatment of these injuries have evolved. The purpose of this review is to present contemporary approaches to traumatic TL spine fractures and, in doing so, summarize their historical development for readers.
