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A Comprehensive Classification of Thoracic and Lumbar Injuries

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AO ASIF Principles in Spine Surgery

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A classification should allow the identification of any injury by means of a simple algorithm based on easily recognizable and consistent radiographic and clinical characteristics. In addition, it should provide a concise and descriptive terminology, information regarding the severity of the injury, and guidance as to the choice of treatment and should serve as a useful tool for future studies.

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Magerl, F., Aebi, M. (1998). A Comprehensive Classification of Thoracic and Lumbar Injuries. In: AO ASIF Principles in Spine Surgery. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-58824-2_4

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