Evaluation of two novel thoracolumbar trauma classification systems
Patel AA, Whang PG, Brodke DS, Agarwal A, Hong J, Fernandez C, Vaccaro AR. Evaluation of two novel thoracolumbar trauma classification systems. Indian Journal Of Orthopaedics 2007, 41: 322-326. PMID: 21139786, PMCID: PMC2989501, DOI: 10.4103/0019-5413.36995.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThoracolumbar Injury Severity ScoreTLISS systemThoracolumbar fracturesSeverity scoreInter-observer reliabilityTLICS systemInter-rater kappa statisticsUnweighted Cohen kappa coefficientInjury Severity ScoreTrauma classification systemsThoracolumbar Injury ClassificationSubstantial reliabilityThoracolumbar spinal injuriesInter-observer correlationPlain radiographsSingle institutionConsecutive injuriesInjury classificationNovel classification systemPrognostic informationSpinal injuryCohen's kappa coefficientClinical practiceSignificant improvementKappa coefficient