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Abstract. Background:. There is no uniform classification in the pediatric population for thoracolumbar (TL) fractures, nor any operative guidelines. This study evaluates the AOSpine TL spine injury classification in the pediatric population and compares it to the thoracolumbar injury classification system (TLICS), which has previously been validated in pediatric spine trauma. Methods:. Twenty-eight patients with operative TL injuries were identified from 2006 to 2016. Inclusion criteria included available imaging, operative records, age