Reliability assessment of a novel cervical spine deformity classification system

2015286 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Christopher P. Ames · University of California, San Francisco

Justin S. Smith · University of Virginia Medical Center

Robert K. Eastlack · San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders

Donald J. Blaskiewicz · San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders

Christopher I. Shaffrey · University of Virginia Medical Center

Frank J. Schwab · International Breast Cancer Study Group

Shay Bess

Abstract

The proposed classification provides a mechanism to assess CSD within the framework of global spinopelvic malalignment and clinically relevant parameters. The intra- and interobserver reliabilities suggest moderate agreement and serve as the basis for subsequent improvement and study of the proposed classification.

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Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy

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Published in: Journal of Neurosurgery Spine

Volume 23, Issue 6, pp. 673-683

DOI: 10.3171/2014.12.spine14780

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