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Fracture localization and classification in patients treated either non-operatively or surgically for fractures of the thoracolumbar spine
| Fracture pattern | Non-operative | Dorsal | Dorsoventral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Localization | |||
| Thoracic (Th1–Th10) | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| Transition (Th11–L2) | 62 | 14 | 24 |
| Lumbar (L3–L5) | 9 | 1 | 4 |
| Classification | |||
| A1, A 2.1, A2.2 | 80 | – | – |
| A2.3 | – | – | 6 |
| A3.1 | 5 | 13 | 7 |
| A3.2 | – | 1 | 7 |
| A3.3 | – | 6 | |
| B | – | 3 | 2 |
| C | – | – | 3 |
