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Ideal properties of spinal injury classification categories
| 1. Clear definitions without ambiguity or freedom of interpretation |
| 2. All-inclusive and mutually exclusive |
| 3. Clearly distinguishable representative graphic illustrations |
| 4. Straightforward and practicable for daily use |
| 5. Limited number of categories |
| 6. Characterized by increasing grades of severity |
| 7. Each (sub)category alphanumerically coded |
| 8. Injury characteristics easily discernable on diagnostic images |
