Denis Scale

There are 4 scoring/classification system which may be called as "Denis scale". Based on his observations and review of 412 patient with thoracolumbar spine injuries,  Francis Denis have devised his three-column theory and 3 scoring systems.

• Denis Classification of Spinal Trauma
• Denis Pain Scale
• Denis Work Scale

• Denis Sacral Fracture Classification

References
Denis F: Spinal instability as defined by the three-column spine concept in acute spinal trauma. Clin Orthop 189:65–76, 1984.

Denis F, Davis S, Comfort T. Sacral fractures: an important problem. Retrospective analysis of 236 cases. Clin Orthop Relat Res 1988;227:67–81.

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