作者: Michael Heinzelmann , Guido A. Wanner
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-69091-7_31
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摘要: Systematic epidemiologic data on traumatic thoracolumbar fractures are rare and differ depending the area studied treating center. The studies available from western countries reveal typical comparable incidence, localization, mechanisms of injury. Thoracolumbar more frequent in men (2/3) than women (1/3) peak between ages 20 40 years [30,47,65,81,94]. Approximately, 160 000 patients/year sustain an injury spinal column United States. majority these injuries comprise cervical lumbar (L3–L5) spine fractures. However, 15% 20% occur at junction (T11-L2), whereas 9–16% thoracic (T1–T10) [36,46]. Hu coworkers [56] total population a Canadian province over period 3 years. incidence was 64/100 inhabitants per year, predominantly younger older women. A 2063 patients were registered 944 treated hospital: 182 (20%) with injury, 286 (30%) 403 (50%) lumbosacral spine. Traumatic cross-section cord occurred out 1 million inhabitants. About 50–60% affect transition T11-L2, 25–40% 10–14% lower sacrum [80,86].