Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity Scale (TLICS)
Classifies thoracolumbar spine injury and provides treatment recommendations.
INSTRUCTIONS
Requires appropriate imaging (at least CT) to determine posterior instability for accurate interpretation.
When to Use
Pearls/Pitfalls
Why Use
Compression fracture
+1Burst fracture
+2Translational/rotational
+3Distraction
+4None of the above
0Intact
0Nerve root
+2Complete cord
+2Incomplete cord
+3Cauda equina
+3Intact
0Injury suspected or indeterminate
+2Injured
+3Result:
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Evidence
Creator Insights
- Christopher Storey, MD, PhD
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