Epidemiological profile of thoracolumbar fracture (TLF) over a period of 10 years in Tianjin, China

This study looks at the patterns of thoracolumbar fractures (TLF) in a major hospital in Tianjin, China, over a decade. TLF is a common spinal injury, especially in the area between the chest and lower back. The research examined who gets these fractures, what causes them, and the types of injuries that occur. They looked at factors like age, gender, job, and how the injury happened. Understanding these patterns can help in preventing these injuries. The study found that falls were a major cause, especially in older people, and that the number of cases increased over the study period.

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  The incidence rate of thoracolumbar fractures increased annually in Tianjin Medical University General Hospital (TMUGH) during the study period.
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  Males were more likely to experience TLF than females.
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  The average age of patients with TLF increased between 2011-2015, with retirees representing the largest proportion of patients. Compression fractures were the most common type.