The complement of the load-sharing classification for the thoracolumbar injury classification system in managing thoracolumbar burst fractures

Although the TLICS scores correlated with the LSC scores, a single application of TLICS might not be sufficient to identify those patients who have a TLICS score of 3 or less and an LSC score of 7 or more as surgically indicated. However, an additional LSC evaluation avoided deviations as the two classifications complemented each other, and it was useful in determining the best treatment options for thoracolumbar burst fractures.