Validation of the Turkish version of the visual analog scale spine score in patients with spinal fractures

Yaray O., AKESEN B., Ocaklioglu G., Aydinli U.

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.45, no.5, pp.353-358, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.3944/aott.2011.2528
  • Journal Name: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.353-358
  • Keywords: Fracture, Oswestry Disability Index, spine score, Turkish, visual analog scale spine score, MORRIS-DISABILITY-QUESTIONNAIRE, CORD INJURY, EPIDEMIOLOGY, TRAUMA, INDEX
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The visual analog scale spine score (VASSS) is a valid and reliable instrument for outcome assessment of patients with thoracic and lumbar spine fractures. The aim of this study was to prepare a Turkish version of the VASSS and to validate its use for assessing treatment outcomes in Turkish patients with spinal trauma.