AO Spine classification systems
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The AO Spine classification systems is a group of imaging morphology-based classification system, combined with clinical factors for injury of spinal trauma. It is designed to be a simple and reproducible method of describing injury patterns.
At the time of writing (Oct 2018), the 4four published classification systems are:
- AO Spine: upper cervical classification system
- AO Spine: subaxial cervical classification system
- AO Spine: thoracolumbar classification system
- AO Spine: sacral classification system
Usage
Although not all clinicians or radiologists will be familiar with the exact alphanumerical classification of each fracture within these systems, they use best-practice practice terminology and are built upon and share features with many prior attempts at reaching an 'ideal' classification.
Also, they capture important high-level groupings of injuries. As such, being familiar with the overall structure, key features, and terminology of these classification systems is worthwhile.
About the AO spine group
The AO Spine group is an 'international community of spine surgeons generating, distributing, and exchanging knowledge to advance science and the spine care profession through research, education, and community development. With this collaborative approach, AO Spine continues to advance spine care worldwide' 2.
Illustrations and classifications have been reproduced with permission.
-<p>The <strong>AO Spine classification systems </strong>is a group of imaging morphology-based classification system, combined with clinical factors for injury of spinal trauma. It is designed to be a simple and reproducible method of describing injury patterns.</p><p>At the time of writing (Oct 2018), the 4 published classification systems are:</p><ul>- +<p>The <strong>AO Spine classification systems </strong>is a group of imaging morphology-based classification system, combined with clinical factors for injury of spinal trauma. It is designed to be a simple and reproducible method of describing injury patterns.</p><p>At the time of writing (Oct 2018), the four published classification systems are:</p><ul>
-<li><a href="/articles/ao-classification-of-thoracolumbar-injuries">AO Spine: thoracolumbar classification system</a></li>- +<li><a href="/articles/ao-spine-classification-of-thoracolumbar-injuries">AO Spine: thoracolumbar classification system</a></li>
-</ul><h4>Usage</h4><p>Although not all clinicians or radiologists will be familiar with the exact alphanumerical classification of each fracture within these systems, they use best-practice terminology and are built upon and share features with many prior attempts at reaching an 'ideal' classification. </p><p>Also, they capture important high-level groupings of injuries. As such, being familiar with the overall structure, key features, and terminology of these classification systems is worthwhile. </p><h5>About the AO spine group</h5><p>The AO Spine group is an '<em>international community of spine surgeons generating, distributing, and exchanging knowledge to advance science and the spine care profession through research, education, and community development. With this collaborative approach, AO Spine continues to advance spine care worldwide</em>' <sup>2</sup>.</p><p>Illustrations and classifications have been reproduced with permission. </p>- +</ul><h4>Usage</h4><p>Although not all clinicians or radiologists will be familiar with the exact alphanumerical classification of each fracture within these systems, they use best practice terminology and are built upon and share features with many prior attempts at reaching an 'ideal' classification. </p><p>Also, they capture important high-level groupings of injuries. As such, being familiar with the overall structure, key features, and terminology of these classification systems is worthwhile. </p><h5>About the AO spine group</h5><p>The AO Spine group is an '<em>international community of spine surgeons generating, distributing, and exchanging knowledge to advance science and the spine care profession through research, education, and community development. With this collaborative approach, AO Spine continues to advance spine care worldwide</em>' <sup>2</sup>.</p><p>Illustrations and classifications have been reproduced with permission. </p>
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