The OF classification and OF indication score of osteoporotic thoracolumbar fracture, clinical treatment and complications: A prospective multicenter study

Objectives Osteoporotic fractures of the spine (OF) are a rising health issue. Therefore, the research group ‘OF’ (AG-OF) of the spine section of the German Society for Orthopedics and Trauma (DGOU) has developed OF-Classification and OF-Score. The Score takes into account OF-Classification, bone density, sintering, pain, neurology, mobilization and health status. OF-Scores < 6 recommends non-operative treatment. Operative treatment is recommended with OF-Scores >6. No recommendation is done for score = 6. The value of this score is not evaluated yet.