Type A (compression): A1 wedge, A2 split, A3 incomplete burst, A4 complete burst. Type B (tension band): B1 posterior through bone/ligament, B2 posterior + anterior, B3 anterior hyperextension. Type C (translation/rotation): multidirectional instability. Neurologic grade (N0–N4) and modifiers guide treatment.
Which type of thoracolumbar fracture is characterized by an anterior vertebral height loss with an intact posterior wall?
In the AO Spine classification, what does Type B represent?
A patient presents with a complete burst fracture. How is this classified in the AO Spine system?
What is the correct classification for a fracture involving disruption of one endplate with retropulsion of fragments into the spinal canal?
Which of the following is NOT a subtype of Type A fractures in the AO Spine classification?
What mechanism is primarily responsible for Type A fractures classified as A2?
A patient has a Chance fracture. According to the AO Spine classification, this injury would be classified as which type?
What does the neurological status modifier 'N4' indicate in the AO Spine classification?
Which of the following is a case-specific modifier in the AO Spine classification?
In terms of treatment recommendations, how does the AO Spine classification differ from the TLICS system?
