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Gold standard* fracture type
| Fracture type | Number of fractures (n = 17) |
|---|---|
| Anterior wall | 0 |
| Anterior column | 0 |
| Posterior wall | 5 |
| Posterior column | 0 |
| Transverse | 1 |
| Anterior column or wall plus posterior hemitransverse | 4 |
| Posterior column plus posterior wall | 2 |
| Transverse plus posterior wall | 3 |
| T-shaped | 1 |
| Both column | 1 |
* As determined by the treating surgeon (see text).
