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Subaxial Injury Classification and Severity Scale (SLICS)

Classifies subaxial cervical spine injury and provides treatment recommendations.

May be used with x-ray or MRI.

Morphology
Discoligamentous complex (DLC)
As seen on x-ray or MRI
Neurological status
By physical exam

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Advice

The decision for operative vs non-operative treatment in equivocal cases (i.e., SLICS = 4) should be based on clinician judgment, with shared decisionmaking as appropriate.