Denis Classification of Fractures of the
Thoracolumbar Spine
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1) Gardner A, Grannum S, Porter K. Thoracic and lumbar spine fractures. Trauma 2005;7:77-85
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2) Denis F. Spinal Instability as Defined by the Three-column Spine Concept in Acute Spinal
Trauma. Clinical Orthorpaedics and Related Research 1984;189:65-76
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3) Spivak JM, Vaccaro AR, Cotler JM. Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma: I. Evaluation and
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4) Mirza SK, Mirza AJ, Chapman JR. Classifications of Thoracic and Lumbar Fractures: Rationale
and Supporting Data. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2002;10:364-377
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5)  Denis F. The Three Column Spine and Its Significance in the Classification of Acute
Thoracolumbar Spinal Injuries. Spine 1983;8(8):817-831
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