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The Sub-Axial Cervical Spine Injury Classification System (Slic): A Novel Approach To Recognize The Importance Of Morphology, Neurology And Integrity Of The Disco-Ligamentous Complex, Alexander R. Vaccaro, R. John Hulbert, Charles Fisher, Marcel Dvorak, Alpesh A. Patel, Ronald A. Lehman Jr., Paul Anderson, James Harrop, F. C. Oner, Paul Arnold, Michael Fehlings, Rune Hedlund, Ignacio Madrazo, Glenn Rechtine, Bizhan Aarabi, Mike Shainline, Spine Trauma Study Group
The Sub-Axial Cervical Spine Injury Classification System (Slic): A Novel Approach To Recognize The Importance Of Morphology, Neurology And Integrity Of The Disco-Ligamentous Complex, Alexander R. Vaccaro, R. John Hulbert, Charles Fisher, Marcel Dvorak, Alpesh A. Patel, Ronald A. Lehman Jr., Paul Anderson, James Harrop, F. C. Oner, Paul Arnold, Michael Fehlings, Rune Hedlund, Ignacio Madrazo, Glenn Rechtine, Bizhan Aarabi, Mike Shainline, Spine Trauma Study Group
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers
Abstract Background Context Despite technological advances in spine surgery, classification of sub-axial cervical spine injuries remains largely descriptive, lacking standardization and any relationship to prognosis or clinical decision making. Purpose The primary purpose of this paper is to define a classification system for sub-axial cervical spine trauma that conveys information about injury pattern and severity as well as treatment considerations and prognosis. The proposed system is designed to be both comprehensive and easy to use. The secondary objective is to evaluate the classification system in the basic principles of classification construction, namely reliability and validity. Study Design/Setting Derivation of the …