title: The Comprehensive AOCMF Classification System: Classification and Documentation within AOCOIAC Software.
abstract: The AOCMF Classification Group developed a hierarchical three-level craniomaxillofacial (CMF) fracture classification system. The fundamental level 1 distinguishes four major anatomical units including the mandible (code 91), midface (code 92), skull base (code 93) and cranial vault (code 94); level 2 relates to the location of the fractures within defined topographical regions within each units; level 3 relates to fracture morphology in these regions regarding fragmentation, displacement, and bone defects, as well as the involvement of specific anatomical structures. The resulting CMF classification system has been implemented into AO comprehensive injury automatic classifier (AOCOIAC) software allowing for fracture classification as well as clinical documentation of individual cases including a selected sample of diagnostic images. This tutorial highlights the main features of the software. In addition, a series of illustrative case examples is made available electronically for viewing and editing.
authors.affiliation: AO Clinical Investigation and Documentation, AO Foundation, Dübendorf, Switzerland ; Research and Development Department, Schulthess Clinic, Zürich, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Laurent
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Audigé
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Germany.
authors.forename: Carl-Peter
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Cornelius
authors.affiliation: Clinic for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Christoph
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kunz
authors.affiliation: Institute of Radiology Zofingen Hospital, Zofingen, Switzerland ; Hightech Research Center for CMF Surgery, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Carlos H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Buitrago-Téllez
authors.affiliation: Clinic for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Joachim
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Prein
keywords: classification system; coding; craniomaxillofacial fractures; electronic documentation system