Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score (SINS): Reliability Among Spine Fellows and Resident Physicians in Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery

• Published in: Global spine journal Vol. 7; no. 8; pp. 744 - 748
• Main Authors: Fox, Shandy, Spiess, Michael, Hnenny, Luke, Fourney, Daryl. R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.12.2017
• Subjects: Original; metastases; orthopedic; neurosurgery; tumor; oncology; instability

Study Design: Reliability analysis. Objectives: The Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score (SINS) was developed for assessing patients with spinal neoplasia. It identifies patients who may benefit from surgical consultation or intervention. It also acts as a prognostic tool for surgical decision making...