Reliability of the Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score (SINS) among radiation oncologists: an assessment of instability secondary to spinal metastases

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Authors

Charles G. Fisher · Vancouver Coastal Health

Rowan Schouten · Christchurch Hospital

Anne Versteeg · University Medical Center Utrecht

Stefano Boriani · Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

Péter Varga · Buda Health Center

Laurence D. Rhines · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Norio Kawahara

Abstract

Among radiation oncologists SINS is a highly reliable, reproducible, and valid assessment tool to address a key question in tumor related spinal disease: Is the spine 'stable' or is there 'current or possible instability' that warrants surgical assessment?

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Management of metastatic bone disease Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

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Published in: Radiation Oncology

Volume 9, Issue 1, pp. 69-69

DOI: 10.1186/1748-717x-9-69

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Reliability of the Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score (SINS) among radiation oncologists: an assessment of instability secondary to spinal metastases

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