Update on Upper Cervical Injury Classifications: The New AO Upper Cervical Spine Classification System.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-2022
Abstract
The upper cervical spine accounts for the largest proportion of cervical range of motion afforded by a complex system of bony morphology and ligamentous stability. Its unique anatomy, however, also makes it particularly vulnerable during both low and high energy trauma. Trauma to this area, referred to as upper cervical spine trauma, can disrupt the stability of the upper cervical spine and result in a wide spectrum of injury. Numerous upper cervical injury classification systems have been proposed, each of which have distinct limitations and drawbacks that have prevented their universal adoption. In this article, we provide an overview of previous classifications, with an emphasis on the development of the new AO Spine Upper Cervical Classification System (AO Spine UCCS).
Volume
35
Issue
6
First Page
249
Last Page
255
ISSN
2380-0194
Published In/Presented At
Vaccaro, A. R., Karamian, B. A., Levy, H. A., Canseco, J. A., Rajasekaran, S., Benneker, L. M., Oner, F. C., Kandziora, F., Schnake, K. J., Kepler, C. K., & Schroeder, G. D. (2022). Update on Upper Cervical Injury Classifications: The New AO Upper Cervical Spine Classification System. Clinical spine surgery, 35(6), 249–255. https://doi.org/10.1097/BSD.0000000000001215
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
34232156
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article