The TLICS score is used to assess injuries of the thoracolumbar spine1:
| Injury morphology | Points |
|---|---|
| Compression | 1 |
| Burst | 2 |
| Translation/Rotation | 3 |
| Distraction | 4 |
| Integrity of the posterior ligamentous complex | Points |
| Intact | 0 |
| Indeterminate | 2 |
| Injured | 3 |
| Neurological status | Points |
| Intact | 0 |
| Nerve root injury | 2 |
| Complete spinal cord injury | 2 |
| Incomplete spinal cord injury | 3 |
| Cauda equina | 3 |
The TLICS score calculated from these points can be interpreted as follows2:
| Points | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 1-3 | Conservative treatment |
| 4 | Undefined |
| > 4 | Surgical treatment should be considered |
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