A Novel Classification System for Spinal Instability in Neoplastic Disease
University of British Columbia · University of Toronto · +28 more institutions
Abstract
In Brief Study Design. Systematic review and modified Delphi technique. Objective. To use an evidence-based medicine process using the best available literature and expert opinion consensus to develop a comprehensive classification system to diagnose neoplastic spinal instability. Summary of Background Data. Spinal instability is poorly defined in the literature and presently there is a lack of guidelines available to aid in defining the degree of spinal instability in the setting of neoplastic spinal disease. The concept of spinal instability remains important in the clinical decision-making process for patients with spine tumors. Methods. We have integrated the evidence provided by systematic reviews through…
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- FWCI
- 17.59
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- 100%
- References
- 39
Authors
33- CGCharles G. FisherCorresponding
University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, Toronto Western Hospital, National Center for Spinal Disorders, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University
- CPChristian P. DiPaolaCorresponding
University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, Toronto Western Hospital, National Center for Spinal Disorders, Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University
- TCTimothy C. Ryken
Northwestern University, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Ospedale Maggiore, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
- MHMark H. Bilsky
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco, University of South Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Neurological Surgery, Florida College
- CIChristopher I. Shaffrey
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University, University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Virginia Medical Center, Neurological Surgery
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Neoplastic disease
- Disease
- Pathology
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