The SLICS (Sub-axial Cervical Spine Injury Classification System) was proposed to help in the decision-making of sub-axial cervical spine trauma (SCST), even though the literature assessing its safety and efficacy is scarce. METHOD: We compared a cohort series of @entity1 surgically treated based on surgeon's preference with @entity1 treated based on the SLICS. RESULTS: From 2009-10, 12 @entity1 were included. The SLICS score ranged from 2 to 9 points (mean of 5.5). Two @entity1 had the SLICS < 4 points. From 2011-13, 28 @entity1 were included. The SLICS score ranged from 4 to 9 points (mean of 6). There was no @entity16 in any group. CONCLUSION: After using the SLICS there was a decrease in the number of @entity1 with less severe @entity130 that were treated surgically. This suggests that the SLICS can be helpful in differentiating mild from severe @entity130 , potentially improving the results of treatment.

Evaluation of the SLICS use in the treatment of subaxial cervical spine XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity16 :: ('MESH:D009422', 'Disease') :: ['neurological deterioration'] @entity130 :: ('MESH:D014947', 'Disease') :: ['injuries']
@entity130 :: (MESH:D014947,Disease) :: ['injuries']
