ArticleDer Unfallchirurg2017
[Thoracolumbar spinal fractures in the elderly : Classification and treatment].
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 27 citations in OpenAlex.
- Mortality After Osteoporotic Vertebral Body Fractures: Cement Augmentation Versus Conservative Treatment—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Deutsches Arzteblatt international · 2025Pooled it
- Validation of the AO Spine Osteoporotic Fracture Classification-effect of geographical region on reliability and reproducibility.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2026Article
- Establishing a standardized biomechanical model for osteoporotic pincer (OF4) Fracture creation in human cadaveric spines: a novel experimental technique.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- [Osteoporotic vertebral body fractures].Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2023Review
- Inter- and intraobserver reliabilities and critical analysis of the osteoporotic fracture classification of osteoporotic vertebral body fractures.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2022Article
- Comparison of three imaging and navigation systems regarding accuracy of pedicle screw placement in a sawbone model.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Relationship Between the OF Classification and Radiological Outcome of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures After Kyphoplasty.Global spine journal · 2022Article
- Dorsal instrumentation with and without vertebral body replacement in patients with thoracolumbar osteoporotic fractures shows comparable outcome measures.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2022Article
- Minimally Invasive Short-Segment Anteroposterior Surgery for Thoracolumbar Osteoporotic Fractures with Canal Compromise: A Prospective Study with a Minimum 2-Year Follow-up.Asian spine journal · 2022Article
- [79/f - increasing immobilization and back pain : Preparation for the medical specialist examination-Part 20].Der Unfallchirurg · 2021Article
- [Cement embolism in the vena cava after pedicle screw augmentation].Der Unfallchirurg · 2021Article
- [Minimally invasive stabilization of thoracolumbar osteoporotic fractures].Der Unfallchirurg · 2020Review
- Which anatomic structures are responsible for the reduction loss after hybrid stabilization of osteoporotic fractures of the thoracolumbar spine?BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Article
- Who benefits more in osteoporotic fractures: Pedicle screw instrumentation or kyphoplasty for American Society of Anesthesiologists II/III patients?Journal of craniovertebral junction & spineArticle
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Abstract
Thoracolumbar fractures in the elderly are frequently associated with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis can cause fractures or be a significant comorbidity in traumatic fractures. The OF classification is based on conventional X‑ray, computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It is easy to use and provides a clinically relevant classification of the fractures. Therapeutic decisions are made based on the clinical and radiological situation by using the OF score. The score takes the current clinical situation including patient-specific comorbidities into consideration. The treatment recommendations are based on an expert consensus opinion and include conservative and operative options. If surgery is indicated, vertebral body augmentation, percutaneous stabilization and even open surgery can be used.
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