Example Sentences for obstructive. 1  There is no obstructive limit to the achievements of the army of labor. 2  The masters had been selfish and obstructive, the men selfish, silly, and light-headed. 3  It is disgraceful, however, for the citizen to remain indifferent or obstructive, to grumble over the cost.
1 60-70% of thoracolumbar spine fractures in adults occur at T12, L1 and L2, with 90% of all fractures being seen between T11 and L4. 2  It is therefore important that T11/T12 is included on all trauma lumbar spine films.
Thoracolumbar scoliosis occurs more often in females than in males. Thoracolumbar scoliosis may occur in women during pregnancy. Treatment for thoracolumbar scoliosis depends on both the cause and the severity of the curve. Scoliosis is a disorder characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine. treatment option for more severe cases is surgery. During thoracolumbar scoliosis surgery, the bones that are curved are attached to straight metal rods. Over time, the bones will fuse together and the spine will become straight.