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Scoliosis Research Society—Schwab Adult Spinal Deformity Classification

Spine · 2011 · Vol. 37(12) · pp. 1077–1082

Frank Schwab✉(New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital)Benjamin Ungar(New York University)Benjamin Blondel(New York University)Jacob M. BuchowskiJeffrey D. Coe(Silicon Valley University)Donald Deinlein(University of Alabama at Birmingham)Christopher J. DeWald(Rush University)Hossein Mehdian(Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust)Christopher I. Shaffrey(University of Virginia)Clifford B. Tribus(University of Wisconsin–Madison)Virginie Lafage(New York University)

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Abstract

Data from this study show that there is excellent inter- and intra-rater reliability and inter-rater agreement for curve type and each modifier. The high degree of reliability demonstrates that applying the classification system is easy and consistent.

Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Pelvic and Acetabular InjuriesMedicineScoliosisKappaDeformitySpinal deformityQuality of life (healthcare)Clinical significanceIdiopathic scoliosisPhysical therapySurgery