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The vertebral column is a complex anatomical structure which ensures the protection of the spinal cord and the stability of the body. Although limited motions are available between adjacent vertebrae, taken together, the combination of the segmental movements, allow a large mobility to the spinal column as a whole in flexion, extension, lateral bending, and rotation. This chapter offers an overview of the relevant anatomic characteristics of the spine, surgical landmarks and details on radiological anatomy, which may help to safely perform augmentation procedures.
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Telera, S., Raus, L., Pipola, V., De Iure, F., Gasbarrini, A. (2021). Surgical and Radiological Anatomy of the ThoracoLumbar Spine for Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty. In: Vertebral Body Augmentation, Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty in Spine Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76555-2_2
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