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Classificazione delle lesioni traumatiche del rachide toracico e lombare

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Classifying fracture types is mandatory for the decision-making process in spinal injury treatment. A classification should provide criteria to determine stability and select an appropriate treatment for the best outcome. A critical review of the classifications of thoracic and lumbar spine injury is provided, followed by detailed definitions of the fracture types according to the AO Classification. An algorithm allows an easy differentiation of the major fracture types.

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Aebi, M. Classificazione delle lesioni traumatiche del rachide toracico e lombare. LO SCAL 21, 55–60 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11639-007-0063-2

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