Abstract:

“Classical” cervical injury classifications are characterized for its complexity, low applicability, and its uselessness in guiding therapeutic options. New schemes, as SLIC system, include determinant factors in prognosis, such as neurological impairment. It will hopefully facilitate the development of evidence-based guidelines that may influence other aspects of the therapeutic decision-making process (eg., which operative approach is most appropriate for a particular injury). We certainly believe its accuracy and reproducibility will increase over time as surgeons become more familiar with the protocol.