Subaxial_Injury_Classification_and_Severity_Scale_SLICS v.1
Subaxial Injury Classification and Severity Scale (SLICS) classifies subaxial cervical spine injury and provides treatment recommendations.
To classify subaxial cervical spine injury and provides treatment recommendations.
May be used with x-ray or MRI. The SLICS Score is calculated based on four parameters: Morphology, Discoligamentous complex (DLC) (as seen on x-ray or MRI), Neurological status (by physical exam) and Continuous cord compression (signal change within cord on MRI) in setting of neuro deficit. Interpretation: SLICS Score Recommendation <4 Non-operative treatment 4 Non-operative or operative treatment ≥5 Operative treatment* *May consist of realignment, neurological decompression (if indicated), and stabilization.
1. Patel AA, Dailey A, Brodke DS, et al. Subaxial cervical spine trauma classification: the Subaxial Injury Classification system and case examples. Neurosurg Focus. 2008;25(5):E8.
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