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Type B injuries of the thoracolumbar spine (AO classification) indicate the need for surgical treatment. Type B1 injuries include disruption of the posterior ligament complex (PLC), which can be underdiagnosed when using x-ray and CT. The aims of this study were to determine the frequency of misclassification to compile similarities of type B1 injuries. ⋯ Type B injuries are frequently misinterpreted. To achieve a correct diagnosis, all clinical and radiological signs must be considered. 29% of all type B1 injuries cannot be detected on x-ray or CT scan.