[Scoring system for unstable spinal gunshot wounds: the study protocol].

Various classifications have been developed for closed spinal injuries. These systems describe the nature of injury and allow one to develop tactical decisions for further actions. Another mechanism of injuries following gunshot wounds does not allow the classification of closed injuries to be adequately applied in some cases. Indeed, spinal structures follow either direct passage of a wounding projectile through the spine or transferring the energy of this projectile in contrast to classical compression, distraction and rotational-translation mechanisms typical for closed trauma.