2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-527. Correlation of The Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score (SINS) Individual Components With Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Surgery

527. Correlation of The Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score (SINS) Individual Components With Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Surgery

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Dr. Hussain discusses the correlation between the Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score (SINS) and patient-reported outcomes following surgery for neoplastic spinal instability. SINS categorizes patients into stable, indeterminate, or unstable groups based on cumulative scores. A prospective study of 131 patients with metastatic spine tumors was conducted. Various statistical analyses, including correlation coefficients and tests, were performed. Results showed correlations between SINS components and preoperative disability, as well as improvement in postoperative symptoms. Significant associations were found between metastatic location, mechanical pain, bone lesions, alignment, and vertebral body collapse. Differences were observed among patients in the indeterminate group based on SINS scores. Some improvements in numerical scoring are suggested. Dr. Hussain acknowledges mentors Mark Bilsky and Elia Lauffer.

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Ibrahim Hussain, MD

Keywords

Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score

patient-reported outcomes

neoplastic spinal instability

metastatic spine tumors

correlation coefficients