MSCC Neurological Assessment

Scoring systems in MSCC / cauda equina

Scoring systems can be used to assess neurological deficit and /or spinal stability, and may be required for referal to specialist spinal services

The most commonly used are ASIA and SINS.

• ASIA (American Spinal Injury Association)

  • Clinically assesses neurological deficit in spinal cord injury

  • Click here for ASIA scoring and background

• SINS (Spine Instability Neoplastic Score)

  • Assesses spinal stability based on various categories

  • Click here for SINS scoring and background