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Table 1 Definition of the OF-Score in accordance to Blattert et al. [14]

From: Midterm outcome after posterior stabilization of unstable Midthoracic spine fractures in the elderly

OF-Score

Parameter

Grade

Points

Fracture classification type (OF 1–5) [11]

1–5

2–10

Bone mineral density

T-score < − 3

1

Ongoing fracture process

Yes; No

1; −1

Pain (under analgesia)

VAS ≥4; < 4

1; −1

Neurological deficit

Yes

2

Mobilization (under analgesia)

No; Yes

1; − 1

Health status

ASA > 3; dementia; BMI > 20 kg/m2; nursing case; anticoagulation

Each −1; Max. -2

  1. Abbreviations: ASA American Society of Anesthesiologists risk classification, BMI Body mass index, VAS Visual analogue scale for pain, Max. Maximum
  2. 0–5 points: nonsurgical; 6 points: nonsurgical or surgical; > 6 points: surgical