- Fractures of the spine are typically the result of trauma
- Fractures are classified into stable or unstable based on the degree of injury to the bony structures
- Fractures that are stable are managed with using a brace (LSO or TLSO brace) when sitting up and walking for a few weeks
- Unstable fractures that affect the alignment of the spine or fractures that involve injury to the nerves require surgery for decompression and stabilization
Spine Trauma
