10.1055/b-0034-98165 6.5 Thoracolumbar spine trauma classification systems 1 Introduction Classification systems are a potentially powerful tool in patient care, the benefits of which are well documented in the Neuro-surgical and…
10.1055/b-0034-98163 6.3 Upper cervical spine trauma classification systems 1 Introduction The upper cervical spine is an anatomically diverse and functionally complex structure, which is defined as the functional unit extending…
10.1055/b-0034-98164 6.4 Lower cervical spine trauma classification systems 1 Introduction Classification of injuries should provide a common and understandable language for the scientific community to enhance our ability to aid…
10.1055/b-0034-98167 6.7 Whole spine trauma classification systems 1 Development and validation of a new generation for spine injury classification Spine fracture classification has come a long way since Böhler’s first…
10.1055/b-0034-98166 6.6 Lumbosacral spine trauma classification systems 1 Introduction to lumbosacral spine classification systems Sacral fractures have been long overlooked or compiled into the area of pelvic ring fractures. The…
10.1055/b-0034-98162 6.2 Spinal cord injury severity measures 1 Evolution of classification systems The anatomical and physiological complexity of the spinal cord is daunting and a perfect grading system for neurological…
10.1055/b-0034-98161 6.1 General trauma severity measures 1 Introduction to general trauma classification systems There are a variety of general trauma severity measures in use today. Their primary goals vary from…
