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Lint: pfirrmann-grading-system-spine

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"The Pfirrmann grading system is the most widely known classification for intervertebral disc degeneration and is used in both clinical and research contexts 2,3. The intra- and inter-observer agreement of the Pfirrmann grading system is excellent 3."

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"Modified Pfirrman grading system"

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"Tufts Classification"

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"In 2015 Riesenburger et al proposed a new classification system to include annular high signal intensity zone and Modic changes 6. This has yet to be widely adopted and may have reduced interoberserver reliability 7."

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Headings Valid
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Expected headings

  • H1 Usage
  • H1 Classification
  • H1 History and etymology
  • H1 Related pathology
  • H1 See also

"Limitations and alternative systems"

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"Limitations"

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"Modified Pfirrman grading system"

Line 54:1 · "Modified Pfirrman grading system" is not a recognised heading for this article type.

"Tufts Classification"

Line 123:1 · "Tufts Classification" is not a recognised heading for this article type.
Inline EG
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"some discs can have narrowed disc height but remain normal in signal (e.g. L5/S1)"

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