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    The Global Spine Care Initiative: classification system for spine-related concerns
    (SPRINGER, 2018-01-01) Haldeman, Scott; Johnson, Claire D.; Chou, Roger; Nordin, Margareta; Cote, Pierre; Hurwitz, Eric L.; Green, Bart N.; Kopansky-Giles, Deborah; Cedraschi, Christine; Aartun, Ellen; Acaroglu, Emre; Ameis, Arthur; Ayhan, Selim; Blyth, Fiona; Borenstein, David; Brady, O'Dane; Davatchi, Fereydoun; Goertz, Christine; Hajjaj-Hassouni, Najia; Hartvigsen, Jan; Hondras, Maria; Lemeunier, Nadege; Mayer, John; Mior, Silvano; Mmopelwa, Tiro; Modic, Michael; Mullerpatan, Rajani; Mwaniki, Lillian; Ngandeu-Singwe, Madeleine; Outerbridge, Geoff; Randhawa, Kristi; Sonmez, Erkin; Torres, Carlos; Torres, Paola; Watters III, William; Yu, Hainan
    Purpose The purpose of this report is to describe the development of a classification system that would apply to anyone with a spine-related concern and that can be used in an evidence-based spine care pathway. Methods Existing classification systems for spinal disorders were assembled. A seed document was developed through round-table discussions followed by a modified Delphi process. International and interprofessional clinicians and scientists with expertise in spine-related conditions were invited to participate. Results Thirty-six experts from 15 countries participated. After the second round, there was 95\% agreement of the proposed classification system. The six major classifications included: no or minimal symptoms (class 0)