Classification of Radiological Changes in Burst Fractures
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https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2018.094Keywords:
Burst fracture, Classification, Neurological deficit, Pediculolaminar junction, Secondary organ injuryAbstract
AIM: Burst fractures can occur with different radiological images after high energy. We aimed to simplify radiological staging of burst fractures.
METHODS: Eighty patients whom exposed spinal trauma and had burst fracture were evaluated concerning age, sex, fracture segment, neurological deficit, secondary organ injury and radiological changes that occurred.
RESULTS: We performed a new classification in burst fractures at radiological images.
CONCLUSIONS: According to this classification system, secondary organ injury and neurological deficit can be an indicator of energy exposure. If energy is high, the clinical status will be worse. Thus, we can get an idea about the likelihood of neurological deficit and secondary organ injuries. This classification has simplified the radiological staging of burst fractures and is a classification that gives a very accurate idea about the neurological condition.
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