Neurospine.  2021 Dec;18(4):656-666. 10.14245/ns.2142650.325.

Classification and Radiological Diagnosis of Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations

• Bajamal AH
• Permana KR
• Faris M
• Zileli M
• Peev NA

• KMID: 2523963
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14245/ns.2142650.325

Abstract

The aim of this review to determine recommendations for classification and radiological diagnosis of thoracolumbar spine fractures. Recommendation was made through a literature review of the last 10 years. The statements created by the authors were discussed and voted on during 2 consensus meetings organized by the WFNS (World Federation Neurosurgical Societies) Spine Committee. The literature review was yielded 256 abstracts, of which 32 were chosen for full-text analysis. Thirteen papers evaluated the reliability of a classification system by our expert members and were also chosen in this guideline analysis. This literature review-based recommendation provides the classification and radiologic diagnosis in thoracolumbar spine fractures that can elucidate the management decision-making in clinical practice.

Keyword

Thoracolumbar spine fracture; Classifications; Therapy recommendation; Radiological diagnosis