AOSpine subaxial cervical spine injury classification system
AOSpine subaxial cervical spine injury classification system
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DOI:
10.1007/s00586-015-3831-3
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发表时间:
2016-07-01
影响因子:
2.8
通讯作者:
Vialle, Luiz R.
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作者:
Vaccaro, Alexander R.;Koerner, John D.;Vialle, Luiz R.
This project describes a morphology-based subaxial cervical spine traumatic injury classification system. Using the same approach as the thoracolumbar system, the goal was to develop a comprehensive yet simple classification system with high intra- and interobserver reliability to be used for clinical and research purposes.A subaxial cervical spine injury classification system was developed using a consensus process among clinical experts. All investigators were required to successfully grade 10 cases to demonstrate comprehension of the system before grading 30 additional cases on two occasions, 1 month apart. Kappa coefficients (kappa) were calculated for intraobserver and interobserver reliability.The classification system is based on three injury morphology types similar to the TL system: compression injuries (A), tension band injuries (B), and translational injuries (C), with additional descriptions for facet injuries, as well as patient-specific modifiers and neurologic status. Intraobserver and interobserver reliability was substantial for all injury subtypes (kappa = 0.75 and 0.64, respectively).The AOSpine subaxial cervical spine injury classification system demonstrated substantial reliability in this initial assessment, and could be a valuable tool for communication, patient care and for research purposes.