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, cilt.45, sa.5, ss.353-358, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 45 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3944/aott.2011.2528
  • Dergi Adı: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.353-358
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Fracture, Oswestry Disability Index, spine score, Turkish, visual analog scale spine score, MORRIS-DISABILITY-QUESTIONNAIRE, CORD INJURY, EPIDEMIOLOGY, TRAUMA, INDEX
  • Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.