Spine classifications and severity measures

Auteurs

• Jens R. Chapman

Paramètres

• Santé & Médecine

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Care of spinal conditions has become increasingly complex, with numerous classification systems emerging that can be overwhelming. This unique reference text summarizes over 185 spine classification or severity measures, providing standardized artwork, ratings, and critical evaluations of their strengths and weaknesses in a concise manner. It aids in studying spinal diseases, preparing informed treatment decisions, communicating patient disease severity, evaluating treatment results, formulating research projects, and serves as a scientific reference tool. The book is structured into two major systems: Disease severity, which includes general disease severity, instability, osteoporosis, stenosis, spinal deformity, degenerative disorders, infection, tumors, heterotopic ossification, and trauma severity; and trauma severity, encompassing general trauma scores, spinal cord injury, and fracture classifications. Each identified measure is formally reviewed and presented with high-quality diagrams, detailing its content and whether it includes essential components: anatomical, biomechanical, clinical, and severity aspects. Additionally, it summarizes the validity, reliability, and predictive ability of each measure, evaluates them based on methodological rigor and clinical utility, and provides an overall score rating the instrument's strength in methodology and clinical application.

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• Année de publication: 2009